Creating Custom Horizontal Rules in LaTeX: Tips and Tricks

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This discussion focuses on creating custom horizontal rules in LaTeX that do not span the entire width of the page. User Sam inquires about this functionality, prompting responses that suggest using the LaTeX command \rule{width}{height} to achieve the desired effect. Additionally, participants recommend utilizing the "begin/end array" environment for more control over layout. The discussion also highlights the comp.text.tex newsgroup as a valuable resource for LaTeX-related inquiries.

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  • Knowledge of the \rule command syntax
  • Basic concepts of document layout in LaTeX
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  • Research the LaTeX \rule command for custom horizontal rules
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I'm not sure where this should go - I didn't see any LaTeX-related forum.

Is there a way to create a horizontal rule that doesn't take up the entire width of the page?

Thanks,
Sam
 
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samp said:
I'm not sure where this should go - I didn't see any LaTeX-related forum.
Is there a way to create a horizontal rule that doesn't take up the entire width of the page?
Thanks,
Sam

There's a "stickied" thread in the General Physics forum where u can ask question regarding 'tex'.
What do you mean by "horizotal rule"?Can't u use the functions "begin/end array"?It would split everything in as many lines u want.

Daniel.
 
\rule{width}{height}

The newsgroup comp.text.tex is also a good place for LaTeX questions.
 

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