docx file type? That probably won't remedy the problem but it's worth a try. Have you tried using Save As to create a new copy using the.
Is removed if the last remaining footnote on the page is deleted and even while they Actual Footnote Separators are not inserted by the program unless there is at least one legitimate footnote. In fact, IMO that is the most likely scenario.
If neither of the above is the cure you may well be dealing with a corrupt document. If not, click in the paragraphīelow a line then look to see whether a Border has been applied to the top of the paragraph. Has been applied to the bottom of the paragraph. Can you select one by clicking on it or by using the Selection Pane? If so you should be able to delete them just as any other object.Īnother possibility (but far less likely): I can't tell much because you do not have the non-printing characters displayed in your screen shot, but click in the paragraph immediately above a line, then go toįormat> Borders & Shading - Borders to see whether a Paragraph Border One possibility: If the footnotes were entered manually perhaps the lines were drawn manually as well.
The odds are they are not Footnote Separators.
