Microsoft KB Archive/21640

Underlining a Blank Space

PSS ID Number: Q21640 Article last modified on 11-02-1994

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= SUMMARY =

To underline a space character in Microsoft Word, enter the space as a hard space by pressing CTRL+SPACEBAR. Then, format the space with the Format Character “underline:” field set to Yes.

In Word version 5.5, the CTRL+SPACEBAR combination will only set the normal character toggle to On for all characters entered at that insertion point. To obtain an underlined hard space, first set the insertion point to underlining with the CTRL+U quick key combination, then enter the hard space by pressing CTRL+SHIFT+SPACEBAR.

= MORE INFORMATION =

An alternative method for underlining a space is as follows:


 * 1) Type the spaces that should appear in the document.
 * 2) Highlight the spaces, and press ALT+U (CTRL+U in Word 5.5) to underline.
 * 3) Place the cursor on the first space character, press F5 to turn on overtype mode, and press CTRL+SPACEBAR for each space character. In Word 5.5, press ALT+F5 to turn on overtype (or press INSERT key), and press CTRL+SHIFT+SPACEBAR for each space character.

The spaces will disappear from the screen, but will print underlined.

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