A line appeared on the right side my document from top to bottom leaving a blank panel on the right side

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It sounds like you may have accidentally enabled a feature in Microsoft Word that creates a vertical line, which could be a border or a margin setting. Here are a few steps you can try to remove the line:

1. Check for Borders:
   • Select the text or area where the line appears.
   • Go to the Home tab.
   • In the Paragraph group, click on the Borders icon (it looks like a square divided into four sections).
   • Choose No Border to remove any borders that might be applied.
2. Check Page Layout:
   • Go to the Layout tab.
   • Click on Margins and select Normal or another margin setting to see if that resolves the issue.
3. Remove Column Formatting:
   • If your document is set to multiple columns, it could create a vertical line. Go to the Layout tab, click on Columns, and select One to revert to a single column layout.
4. Inspect for Shapes or Drawings:
   • Sometimes, a shape or line might have been accidentally inserted. Go to the Insert tab, click on Shapes, and see if there are any lines or shapes that can be deleted.
5. Check for Text Boxes:
   • If you have inserted a text box, it might be causing the issue. Click on the text box and press the Delete key to remove it.

Try these steps, and hopefully, one of them will help you get rid of the vertical line in your document. If the issue persists, consider checking for any updates for Microsoft Word or restarting the application.

References:

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