How to Create a Line in HTML

Add lines to separate important information on your Web page.

There are a number of reasons to create a line on a website. Oftentimes, lines are used to visually break apart sections of information or graphics. When programming with Hypertext Markup Language (also known as HTML), horizontal lines can be added with a very simple piece of code.

Instructions

1. Open an HTML file in a word processing program.

2. Select the area within the body section where you want a line to appear.

3. Enter the code <HL> to add a horizontal line.

4. Save the file and view it in a Web browser.

Tips & Warnings

• Use <HL SIZE="4"> to adjust the thickness of the line to 4 (or any other number).

• Use <HL WIDTH="300"> to adjust the width of the line to 300 pixels (or any other number).

References

• Creating a Web Page: Introduction to HTML - Horizontal Line