This tutorial is based on Webucator's Intermediate Microsoft Word 2019 Training course. To show formatting symbols (also called marks) in Microsoft Word. Jan 24, 2006 - When these formatting marks are enabled, Microsoft Word will place symbols in place of each option. For example, spaces will become visible.
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Microsoft Word includes formatting options that allow you to view all types of normally invisible marks, such as spaces, tabs and paragraphs. For instance, instead of having a blank space in place of a new paragraph, a 'P' symbol appears in place of paragraph breaks. This can come in handy when you wish to clean up your document. The feature, however, can also make the document harder to read, as it muddies it with numerous symbols. Remove the paragraph symbols in Word by modifying the formatting marks options.
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Click the 'File' button at the top-left of the window. A pane opens on the left side of Word.
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Click 'Options' at the bottom of the 'File' pane. A pop-up 'Word Options' window opens.
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Click the 'Display' button on the top-left side of the 'Word Options' window.
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Click the box next to 'Paragraph marks' to remove the check from the box.
Tip
- Quickly turn off or on all formatting symbols by clicking the 'P' icon in the 'Paragraph' section of the 'Home' tab. This may not turn off all formatting symbols, however, depending on the options you have chosen. Follow Steps 1-5 if clicking the 'P' icon does not remove all formatting symbols.
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Aaron Wein is a copy editor for Skagit Valley Publishing. He has been a writer and editor since 2004, contributing to Washington-based publications and clients such as the 'Bellingham Herald,' 'Western Athletics,' 'GNAC Sports' and Microsoft. Wein obtained a bachelor's degree in journalism from Western Washington University.
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