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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.
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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 marker: ¶ is called a pilcrow.
The symbol on the Show/Hide button in Microsoft Word is called the "paragraph mark" or pilcrow (¶). When clicked, it displays or hides formatting marks such as spaces, tabs, and paragraph breaks. This feature helps users see the formatting of their document more clearly.
In MS Word, on the toolbar, look for a backward P next to the reduce-zoom box. Click the backward P to show paragraph and formatting code.
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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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