Word 2000

Show/Hide Codes

Whether you realize it or not, when you compose a Word document, non-printing characters are inserted. To assist you when editing, Word can display the non-printing characters it uses to indicate spaces, tabs, and hard returns (created when you press the Enter key).

On the Standard toolbar, you will see the Show/Hide button. See the illustration below:

Show and Hide Buttons

When you select the Show/Hide button, codes for paragraph marks , tabs , and spaces are visible in your document.

If you prefer to display non-printing characters when formatting your document, these symbols will not appear in your printed document.