Can't Remove Vertical Rule

[erinl23614069]

I'm new to InDesign and I'm working on editing previously created [by someone else] files. I have a document with an answer key at the end, with a master page style that includes two columns and a vertical rule in between the two columns. I have a page to insert after the answer key and I want to keep the master style that includes the page number and footer on the bottom, etc. However, the text is supposed to span the column and I want to remove the line. I can't find a way to select or remove the line and I can't find a help topic for this anywhere.  I've included a screenshot - the line I'm talking about is the grey one parallel to the teal guideline.

[Randy Hagan]

The vertical line is either attached to the guide or the master page.

Clicking Command+Shift+mouse click on a Mac or Control+Shift+Left Mouse button on a Windows system will release the guide. Then press the delete key to send it to electronic nirvana.

[erinl23614069]

I've tried that, but it removes everything on the page

[Randy Hagan · Accepted solution]

Okay, add this:

1) Select the text. Move it off the page onto the pasteboard.

2) Put your cursor on the line, then Command/Control+Shift+click on it. You should see the line endpoints selected. If the text is still selected, hold down the shift key and click on it to de-select it.

3) With just the line selected, press the delete key.

4) Move the text back. That should work for you.

[erinl23614069]

Got it, thank you so much!

[Randy Hagan]

Glad this worked for you.

Can I ask you a favor? Mark this question as answered so the moderators can archive it and it'll help others who need it.

And anytime you need help, give this place a shot. There are lots of folks here happy to lend a hand when you need it.

Randy