How to Insert a Horizontal Line

Customizing Horizontal Lines for Visual Separation in Authoring Studio

A horizontal line helps divide parts of your content or show differences between sections.

Inserting a Horizontal Line

To add a horizontal line to your chapter:
1. Go to the top left of the chapter editor and find the Insert menu.



2. Click on Insert to open the drop-down menu.



3. Choose Insert Horizontal Line from the options. This will add a horizontal line where your cursor is in the chapter.




Customizing the Horizontal Line

You can change the look of the horizontal line:
1. Click on the line in your chapter. The Edit Horizontal Line modal will open.



2. You can customize the line using the following factors:


  1. Color: Pick a color using the color picker or type in a color code (like #FF0000 for red).
  2. Thickness: Enter a number to make the line thicker or thinner.
  3. Margin: Set the space around the line from the sides.
  4. Style: Choose a style like solid, dotted, dashed, double, groove, or ridge for different looks.
3. After making changes, click Edit to apply them. Click Cancel to ignore changes. Use Delete to remove the line.



FAQ(s) 

1. What is the purpose of a horizontal line in a chapter?
A horizontal line segments or distinguishes parts of content within a chapter, providing visual separation between sections or paragraphs.

2. Using the Chapter Editor, how can I insert a horizontal line into my chapter?
To add a horizontal line:
  1. Access the Chapter Editor.
  2. Locate the "Insert" menu at the top left.
  3. Click on "Insert" to reveal a drop-down menu.
  4. Choose "Insert Horizontal Line" from the available options. This will place the horizontal line where your cursor is positioned in the chapter.
3. How can I insert a horizontal line into my chapter using the Chapter Editor?
To add a horizontal line:
  1. Access the Chapter Editor.
  2. Locate the "Insert" menu at the top left.
  3. Click on "Insert" to reveal a drop-down menu.
  4. Choose "Insert Horizontal Line" from the available options. This will place the horizontal line where your cursor is positioned in the chapter.
4. Can I customize the appearance of the inserted horizontal line?
Yes, you can personalize the look of the horizontal line:
  1. Click on the line within your chapter to activate it.
  2. The "Edit Horizontal Line" modal will open.
  3. Customize the line's appearance by adjusting factors like Color, Thickness, Margin, and Style.
  4. After making changes, click "Edit" to apply them, "Cancel" to discard changes, or "Delete" to remove the line entirely.
5. What customization options are available for the horizontal line?
You can modify the horizontal line by altering:
  1. Color: Choose a color from the palette or input a color code.
  2. Thickness: Adjust the line's width using a numerical value.
  3. Margin: Set the space surrounding the line from the sides.
  4. Style: Pick from options like solid, dotted, dashed, double, groove, or ridge for varied line styles.
6. Is it possible to remove a horizontal line once it's inserted?
Yes, you can delete the horizontal line by clicking the "Delete" option in the "Edit Horizontal Line" modal after selecting the line within your chapter.