Quickly show / hide or toggle formatting marks (paragraph marks & hidden text) in Word
Kutools for Word
Managing formatting marks and document content display settings in Word can be cumbersome, especially when you need to frequently toggle options like paragraph marks, hidden text, or field codes. Since these settings are scattered across different menus in Word, finding them can be inconvenient. Kutools for Word’s Display Settings utility provides a centralized way to easily toggle various formatting and content display settings with just a few clicks. Here are the available Display Settings in Kutools for Word:
Formatting Marks:
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Since there are multiple settings available, this article will focus on five key display options.
Show or Hide Paragraph Marks in a Document
Show or Hide Hidden Text in a Document
Show or Hide Tab Characters in a Document
Toggle Field Codes On or Off in a Document
Highlight All Identical Words When Double-Clicking a Word
Before You Begin
To use the Display Settings feature, click Kutools Plus > Display Settings.
Now, you can quickly manage and toggle various display settings from a single dialog box.
Show or Hide Paragraph Marks in a Document
Paragraph marks (¶) are essential for identifying breaks between paragraphs and troubleshooting formatting issues. However, they can clutter the document when not needed. With Kutools for Word, you can quickly toggle paragraph marks on or off.
1. Click Kutools Plus > Display Settings.
2. Check the Paragraph Marks option in the Display Settings dialog box.
3. Click Close. The paragraph marks will now be shown or hidden in your document.
Show or Hide Hidden Text in a Document
Hidden text is often used for conditional formatting, notes, or supplementary content. If you need to reveal or conceal hidden text in your document, Kutools for Word allows you to toggle it effortlessly.
1. Click Kutools Plus > Display Settings.
2. Check the Hidden Text option in the Display Settings dialog box.
3. Click Close. The hidden text will now be visible or hidden based on your selection.
Show or Hide Tab Characters in a Document
Tab characters (→) help maintain spacing and align text properly in documents. However, they may not always be necessary for readability. You can quickly display or hide tab characters using Kutools for Word.
1. Click Kutools Plus > Display Settings.
2. Check the Tab Characters option in the Display Settings dialog box.
3. Click Close. The tab characters will be displayed or hidden accordingly.
Toggle Field Codes On or Off in a Document
Field codes are placeholders for dynamic content, such as dates, page numbers, and formulas. If you want to switch between viewing field codes and their actual values, Kutools for Word lets you toggle them quickly.
1. Click Kutools Plus > Display Settings.
2. Check the Field Codes option in the Display Settings dialog box.
3. Click Close. Field codes will now be displayed instead of their results, or vice versa.
Highlight All Identical Words When Double-Clicking a Word
Word's default behavior allows you to select a word by double-clicking it, but Kutools for Word enhances this functionality by highlighting all occurrences of the selected word throughout the document. This is particularly useful for reviewing repeated terms or keywords in long documents.
1. Click Kutools Plus > Display Settings.
2. Check the Highlight option in the Display Settings dialog box.
3. Click Close. Now, whenever you double-click a word, all occurrences of that word will be highlighted throughout the document.
With Kutools for Word’s Display Settings, you can efficiently control formatting marks and document display options in one convenient location, making document editing smoother and more intuitive.
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