Written by Allen Wyatt (last updated October 17, 2019)
This tip applies to Word 97, 2000, 2002, and 2003
Figure 1. The Font tab of the Font dialog box.
Figure 2. The View tab of the Options dialog box.
Figure 3. The Print tab of the Options dialog box.
WordTips is your source for cost-effective Microsoft Word training. (Microsoft Word is the most popular word processing software in the world.) This tip (1135) applies to Microsoft Word 97, 2000, 2002, and 2003. You can find a version of this tip for the ribbon interface of Word (Word 2007 and later) here: Using Non-Printing Notes.
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2018-12-10 10:07:42
Averell
I reading the above instructions for "Using Non-Printing Notes" - - I am confused because it seems the instructions are backwards (in reverse) the way it reads:
"Clear the Hidden Text check box if you don't want it displayed, select the check box if you do want it displayed."
Is this ACCURATE? Please advise. Thank you!
2016-01-29 22:18:49
Olalekan Benjamin
I want to be updated on MS word
2015-09-24 04:08:46
GeordieLad
Despite following the procedure detailed above I have a problem with a Word 2000 document which contains symbols. Those I need are shown and printed correctly but there are occasional unwanted ones (notably Alt+196, a line drawing character) which appear in my HP LJ1100 printout but do not show on screen, regardless of the Hidden settings. Try as I may, I've been unable to remove these unwanted characters - or see them onscreen! Can anyone help?
2015-09-22 10:42:46
Wes
Thank you!
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