This may depend on what version of Word you have, but in recent versions, if
you select More Lines... from the Line Style menu (or double-click the line
to open the Format AutoShape dialog), you can make the line as heavy as you
like, either by running up the spin box or by typing in a specific weight.

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Suzanne S. Barnhill
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Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA
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"Sheila Hoffman" wrote in message
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Suzanne:

Even with drawing lines I don't see a way to make it thicker than 6 pt. I
can create a graphic line and place it which is what I've done but that's
not nearly as elegant a solution. Is there a way to go heavier than 6 pt
when drawing a line?

Thanks,
Sheila