How to double underline text in Microsoft Word

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Double underlining in Microsoft Word can be used to emphasize specific phrases or numbers, such as those that represent a total.
In Word, there are various ways to double-underline text.
Examine each approach listed below, then pick the one that suits you the most.

Double-underline with a keyboard shortcut

Using a keyboard shortcut, double underlining text is possible.

  1. The text that you wish to double-underline should be highlighted.
  2. Ctrl+Shift+D is the keyboard shortcut.

Double-underline using Ribbon

In Microsoft Word, there is an option on the ribbon to double-underline a portion of text that has been selected.

  1. The text that you wish to double-underline should be highlighted.
  2. Click the arrow adjacent to the U button on Ribbon’s Home tab.
  3. From the drop-down menu, choose Double Underline.

Double-underline using font settings

Microsoft Word’s Font Preferences box provides a variety of underlining choices, including double underlining.

  1. The text that you wish to double-underline should be highlighted.
  2. Click the arrow in the Font section of the ribbon’s lower right corner.
  3. Click the drop-down menu next to Underline Style in the Font window.
  4. Click Ok after selecting the double underline option.