
Two paragraph mark codes should appear (his represents two hard returns).

To view hard returns or paragraph marks and other nonprinting characters in Microsoft Word: Recommended article: How to Add or Remove Page Breaks in Microsoft Wordĭo you want to learn more about Microsoft Word? Check out our virtual classroom or live classroom Word courses > Showing hard returns or paragraph marks

The fastest way to remove extra hard returns (typically two hard returns) is to use Word's Find and Replace command and special characters. In Word, it's better not use use hard returns (where you've pressed Enter or Return) to handle spacing after paragraphs or create new pages. In order to view and delete hard returns, you should display paragraph marks or symbols. You can easily remove or delete hard returns or paragraph marks in Microsoft Word using Find and Replace. Remove Paragraph Marks or Hard Returns in Microsoft Word DocumentsĪrticle by: Avantix Learning Team | Updated January 10, 2021Īpplies to: Microsoft ® Word ® 2010, 2013, 2016, 2019 or 365 (Windows)
