Common questions about Separator Line on macOS focus on insertion methods, display behavior, and deletion; this FAQ covers 4 frequent questions.
FAQ
Why does typing --- not turn into a separator line?
- Make sure you are in the smart document editing interface.
- Place the cursor in a suitable paragraph position and type
---again. - If it still does not convert, use the
/command or the Insert menu instead.
Can I manually adjust the length of a separator line?
- The separator line adjusts to the document width automatically.
- In normal use, you do not need to drag it to change the length.
- If you want a different visual effect, adjust the surrounding layout or document structure instead.
What happens to the content after I delete a separator line?
- Select the separator line and press Delete or Backspace.
- The separator line is removed.
- The content before and after it returns to a continuous layout.
What kinds of documents is Separator Line useful for?
- Use it to separate sections in a document.
- It works well in meeting notes, proposals, instructions, and other long-form content.
- It is helpful whenever you want clearer reading structure and cleaner page organization.
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Separator Line | A horizontal line inserted into a document to divide content areas. |
| Paragraph handle | The control shown on the left side of a paragraph for inserting content blocks. |
| Quick command | The command menu opened by typing / in a document for faster insertion actions. |
| Automatic conversion | A behavior that turns specific typed characters into a document element automatically. |