Have you tried FormatBorders and Shading. It is probably a border that can
be removed via that dialog.

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"elby" wrote in message
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In office word for XP - I have a black Highlite line that will not go
away.
Although I've tried all of the obvious solutions - I am apparently missing
something. Can you tell me what it is - please?