Follow the directions above to recalculate the Tab settings based on the new measurements then Modify the style and change the tab settings to match. If you change the page size or margins of the book after setting up this style you will need to modify it to reflect the changes.
Name your new style, such as “Note Line”.With your cursor still in that paragraph right click and choose ‘Save selection as a new Quick Style.’.With your cursor in that paragraph hit the Tab key to create a note line.Enter the number from above in the tab stop position box.In the window that pops up click the Tabs… button at the bottom.Click on the little drop down arrow to the right of the words “Paragraph” along the bottom of the menu.Clear any formatting applied to this paragraph line by highlighting it then clicking on the Clear Formatting button in Word as shown below:.Find some open space and create a new paragraph line.Next we will set up the formatting of the note line. Take your book’s width and subtract all of the margins.Write down both of your inner margins.
Write down your book’s width found under Page Size.Click on the little drop down arrow to the right of the words “Page Setup” along the bottom of the menu.
Creating a book that has blank lines for readers to write on such as a journal or workbook? The instructions below will show you how to create note lines in Microsoft Word without using multiple underscores, which often do not format properly.