How to show or hide field codes in Word documents?
Field codes in Word documents are placeholders for dynamic content such as dates, page numbers, or references. While they are useful for automation, you may sometimes need to show or hide them for editing or presentation purposes.
This tutorial will walk you through how to show or hide field codes in Word:
Display or hide field codes in Word
Display or hide field codes with Kutools for Word
Display or hide field codes in Word 2003
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Display or hide field codes in Word
- Click "File" > "Options".
- Click "Advanced," then check or uncheck "Show field codes instead of their values" under the "Show document content" section.
Display or hide field codes with Kutools for Word
With Kutools for Word, you can easily show or hide all field codes in your document with just a few clicks. This method is quicker and more user-friendly than using the built-in Word settings.
- Click "Kutools Plus" > "Display Settings".
- In the "Display Settings" dialog, check or uncheck the "Field Codes" box, then click "Close".
- Document with "Field Codes" box not selected in the Display Setting dialog:
- Document with "Field Codes" box selected in the Display Setting dialog:
- Document with "Field Codes" box not selected in the Display Setting dialog:
Display or hide field codes in Word 2003
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If you're using Word 2003, follow the steps below to display or hide field codes:
- Click the "Tools" menu, then choose "Options".
- In the "Options" window, go to the "View" tab. Under the "Show" section, check or uncheck "Field codes" to show or hide them.
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