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How to Apply a Double Underline in Word for Mac

Tauseeq Magsi Oct 9, 2026 870 views

Question details

The user needs to find the specific menu command or keyboard shortcut to format text with a double underline in Word for Mac.

How to Apply a Double Underline in Word for Mac

Product: Microsoft Word
Device & OS: Mac
Scenario: Formatting a document where specific words or headings require emphasis using a double line underneath the text.
Observed behavior: The goal is to successfully and efficiently apply the double underline style to selected text.

Before you start

Ensure you have the target text typed out and highlighted in your document before attempting to apply the formatting.

Solution 1Recommended

Use the Font Format Menu

This standard method allows you to visually select the double underline and access other advanced font styling options.

The Font dialog box provides full control over text styling, allowing you to not only set a double underline but also change its color or thickness if needed.

Highlight the text

Click and drag your cursor over the text you want to format so that it is highlighted.

Open the Font menu

Go to the top menu bar, click on 'Format', and then select 'Font' from the dropdown list.

Select the underline style

In the Font dialog box, locate the 'Underline Style' dropdown menu, select the double line option, and click 'OK' to apply it.

Additional customization: You can also change the 'Underline color' in the same dialog box if you want the double underline to stand out from the text color.

Solution 2

Use the Mac Keyboard Shortcut

A faster, highly efficient method for users who prefer using keyboard shortcuts over navigating through menus.

Apply Double Underlines Effortlessly with WPS Writer for Mac

If you are looking for a highly compatible and free word processor on Mac, WPS Office offers a seamless experience. You can easily format your text with a double underline using its intuitive, familiar interface.

1. Open your document: Launch WPS Writer for Mac and open your document, then highlight the text you want to underline.
2. Navigate to the Home tab: Look at the top ribbon and ensure you are on the 'Home' tab where standard formatting tools are located.
3. Select the underline style: Click the small drop-down arrow immediately next to the Underline (U) icon, and select the double line from the list to apply it.

Free and lightweight word processing application for macOSFully compatible with Microsoft Word (.docx) formatsIntuitive UI making text formatting like double underlines incredibly simple

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I remove a double underline in Word for Mac?

To remove the formatting, highlight the double-underlined text and press Shift + Command + D again. Alternatively, you can go to Format > Font and set the Underline Style to 'None'.

Can I apply a double underline just to words and not the spaces between them?

Word has a 'Words only' underline style, but it typically applies as a single line. To double underline words without spaces, you must manually select each word and apply the double underline shortcut (Shift + Command + D) individually.

Does the Shift+Command+D shortcut work for Word on Windows?

No, Shift + Command + D is specific to macOS. If you are using Word on a Windows PC, the equivalent keyboard shortcut to apply a double underline is Ctrl + Shift + D.

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