Understanding and Displaying Non-Printing Formatting Marks in Microsoft Word

The video tutorial explains how to display and hide non-printing formatting marks in Microsoft Word, such as spaces, paragraph marks, line breaks, and tabs. It guides users through the process of toggling these marks on and off using the pilcrow symbol. The tutorial also addresses common issues with displaying tab characters, particularly in Word 2013, and provides solutions by adjusting settings in the options menu. The video is useful for those preparing for the ECDL exam, ensuring they can identify and manage formatting marks effectively.

What are non-printing formatting marks in Microsoft Word?

• Symbols that appear in printed documents

• Icons used for document navigation

• Invisible symbols that help format text

• Images embedded in the document

Why might someone want to display non-printing formatting marks?

• To make the document look more professional

• To add more content to the document

• To better understand the document's structure

• To increase the document's file size

Which symbol represents a paragraph mark in Word?

• A forward arrow

• A star symbol

• A backward letter P (¶)

• A hash symbol

What is the purpose of the pilcrow symbol in Word?

• To start a new page

• To highlight text

• To indicate a paragraph mark

• To insert a table

How can you differentiate between a line break and a paragraph break?

• Line breaks have larger gaps

• Paragraph breaks have larger gaps

• Line breaks are indicated by a star

• Paragraph breaks are indicated by a forward arrow

What does the tab character symbol look like in Word?

• A backward letter P

• A downward arrow pointing to the left

• A small arrow pointing to the right

• A dot halfway up the line

Which formatting mark is represented by a dot between words?

• Tab character

• Line break

• Paragraph mark

• Space

What might cause the tab character not to display correctly in Word?

• Word is applying an indent instead of a tab

• The document is too large

• The document is in read-only mode

• The tab key is broken

How can you ensure that tab characters are displayed instead of indents?

• Enable the 'Show all formatting marks' option

• Disable the 'Set left and first indent with tabs and backspaces' option

• Increase the document's zoom level

• Switch to a different font

What should you do if your tabs are not displaying correctly in Word?

• Change the document's theme

• Adjust the auto-format settings

• Reinstall Microsoft Word

• Restart the computer