You simply have to type to an editor like the notepad to display the non-printing characters.
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When "Show nonprinting characters" is turned on, you can see symbols representing spaces, tabs, and paragraph breaks in a document. These characters are not printed on the page but help you visualize the layout and formatting of the document.
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The paragraph marker, which is actually called a Pilcrow and looks like this: ¶
Non-printing characters are symbols that represent formatting and control functions in text but do not appear in the final printed output. Common marks used to display non-printing characters include paragraph marks (¶) for line breaks, dots (·) for spaces, and arrows (→) for tab characters. These symbols help writers and editors visualize the structure of the text, making it easier to identify formatting issues or spacing inconsistencies.
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Can you please provide more context for characters who display somewhat thicker and darker characteristics?
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To display Chinese characters, the Chinese Language Support is needed. Please check the step-by-step guide below.
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Like all modern applications Excel has the capability to show things in various colours, so it can display characters in many colours.