This from Word MVP FAQ
To remove lines, select the paragraph above it and, in Format | Borders and Shading, choose None; or click the down arrow beside the Borders button on the toolbar and choose the last (No Border) option in the palette. Alternatively, you can simply click in the offending paragraph and press Ctrl+Q, which resets the paragraph formatting to the default for the style.
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