How to Add a Horizontal Line to a Web Page With Dreamweaver

Use a horizontal line to divide text or break up certain areas on a Web page. Typographical lines take up less space on a page than graphical lines and are often easier to see. This tutorial refers to Dreamweaver 3.0.

Things You'll Need

• Macromedia Dreamweaver

Instructions

1. Start the Dreamweaver program and open the page to be edited.

2. Position the cursor at the point where the horizontal line will be inserted.

3. Open the Insert menu and select Horizontal Rule. A horizontal line will appear on the page.

4. Double-click on the line to bring up the Properties box.

5. Type the width and height of the line in pixels, or increase the line's size as a percentage of the page.

6. Choose the proper alignment.

7. Uncheck the Shading box if you want a solid line.

8. Save the page.

Tips & Warnings

• Use horizontal lines sparingly in your site. Too many lines can add a gridlike look to your site. If you find yourself using lines often, you may need to break the page in two or consider using tables.