Draw > Format Background > Rule Lines has vanished and I cannot find it!

Question

I used to line my word pages using Draw > Format Background > Rule Lines. Now it has vanished and I cannot find it! It is on my Desktop still, but has dissapeared from my laptop since the Windows 11 upgrade. I use Word installed as an app through Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise (through university).

I need this rule lines setting as I have to write on my touchscreen and print out notes for an assessment piece. Attatched is an image of the Format background setting and also my Word without it.

Answer 1

Hi,

I suggest you go to File- Options- Customize Ribbon- choose All Commands- Find the Format Background- add it to Draw tab:

Try this method and check if it works for you, please let us know if you would like further assistance.

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