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Inserting dots between text on same line.

Anonymous
2011-12-08T18:42:50+00:00

I need to insert random shaped dotted lines in between text that is both right and left justified so you eye can run across the page from left to right.  When I change the border selection to insert just a bottom line, it makes a full dotted box.  I would like to have a dotted line automatically appear between the text.   Any suggestions?

Left text........................................................Page #2, etc.  

Left Text line 2............................................Page #3, etc.

Left text line 3, etc......................................Page #4, etc.

Each line will have a different length in dots, so is there a way to do that in Word 2010?  Thank you.

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  1. Stefan Blom 338.9K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2011-12-08T19:20:25+00:00

    You need to set a right-aligned tab stop with a leader. Select the relevant paragraphs, right-click and then click the Paragraph option on the context menu; Word displays the Paragraph dialog box. Click the Tabs button. Specify the desired type of leader and choose the right-aligned type of tab stop. When you are done, click Set, and then close the dialog box.

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  1. Charles Kenyon 166.6K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2011-12-08T21:09:04+00:00

    See Formatting in Microsoft Word. Although written for earlier versions, the tab setting process is essentially the same

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