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Ctrl + Shift + 8: Show hidden Word formatting marks

Show hidden paragraph marks, spaces, tabs and breaks in Word so mysterious formatting problems become visible.

Ctrl + Shift + 8

Why it helps

Show hidden paragraph marks, spaces, tabs and breaks in Word so mysterious formatting problems become visible.

How to use it

  1. Open the relevant app or terminal.
  2. Use the shortcut or command above in the relevant context.
  3. Check the result; for commands that change data, test on a small example first.
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