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Yes, it is common practice to indent the first paragraph when formatting a document.
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This is stored within the document itself. That is why if you have sometimes too much formatting in the document, it get get big in size.
The paragraph symbol in Microsoft Word 2013 is a formatting symbol that indicates the end of a paragraph. It is useful for understanding spacing and formatting in a document, but it does not appear when a document is printed. You can show or hide these symbols using the "Show/Hide" button in the Home tab.
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Consistent line and paragraph spacing
The main document or mail merge document.
A document theme includes sets formatting choices and theme colors. It also includes the options to edit, save, apply, and customize the document.
That would depend on which word processor you are using and how it operates.
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.
When you see the paragraph symbol (¶) in a Word document, it indicates the presence of a paragraph mark or a new line in the text. This symbol is a non-printing character that helps you visualize where paragraphs begin and end. It can also be useful for formatting and editing purposes, as it allows you to see spacing and formatting elements that may not be visible otherwise.