HOW TO: How to Show or Hide Hidden Text in Word 2000 (198547)

SUMMARY

This article explains how to show or hide any hidden text in your Microsoft Word document.

To do this, use one of the following methods.

Method 1: Manually Switch Hidden Text Viewing

1. On the Tools menu, click Options.
2. Click the View tab.
3. Under Formatting Marks, click to either select or clear the Hidden Text check box.
4. Click OK.

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Method 2: Create a Macro to Turn Hidden Text On or Off

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Sub ToggleShowHiddenText()
   ActiveWindow.View.ShowHiddenText = Not _
   ActiveWindow.View.ShowHiddenText
End Sub
				

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Method 3: Use the Show/Hide Button on Formatting Toolbar

The Show/Hide button on the Formatting toolbar turns on or off the All option for Formatting Marks. This option appears on the View tab under Options on the Tools menu.

NOTE: This command does not turn off any formatting-mark options that you have already individually selected.

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