Shift-\ gives me a | on my keyboard (US layout). Select to edit. Once you
have it the way you like it, consider AutoCorrect or AutoText if it was a
hassle to format.

http://word.mvps.org/faqs/customization/AutoCorrect.htm

http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/Customization/AutoText.htm

If you want a | that crosses several lines, that's possible too.


On 12/30/04 10:17 PM, "scott" wrote:

I'm trying to create vertical lines -- like musical barlines -- to separate
words or lines of prose. Not slanted slashes. Also -- once I can do this,
could I alter size / font (e.g., bold)?