In Microsoft Word, you can show or hide formatting marks by clicking on the "¶" symbol in the Paragraph group on the Home tab. This will toggle the visibility of formatting marks such as spaces, tabs, and paragraph breaks. Alternatively, you can go to the File menu, select Options, then click on Display in the Word Options dialog box. From there, you can check or uncheck the box next to "Show all formatting marks" to show or hide them.
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Microsoft Word
Show:
- Click "Home" tab. - In the "Paragraph" section, click the "Show/Hide" button (¶ symbol).
Hide:
- Click the same "Show/Hide" button (¶ symbol).
Google Docs
Show:
- Click "Edit" menu. - Select "Reveal hidden characters" or use the shortcut: "Ctrl" + "F3" (Windows/Chrome OS), "Cmd" + "F3" (Mac)
Hide:
- Click the same "Reveal hidden characters" option or use the same shortcut.
Microsoft Outlook
Show:
- Click "File" tab. - Select "Options". - In the "Mail" tab, under "Compose messages", check the "Show formatting marks" box.
Hide:
- Uncheck the same box in the "Options" menu.
Additional Notes:
- Formatting marks may also be visible in other areas, such as the "Notes" section in Word or the "Comments" section in Outlook. - To show or hide specific formatting marks, such as spaces, tabs, or paragraph breaks, you can customize the display options in the "Options" menu.