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Office helpWord shows dots and paragraph symbols: hide formatting marks safely
Formatting marks reveal spaces, tabs and paragraph endings. They help explain layout and usually do not represent extra printable characters.
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Office helpWord starts a numbered list at the wrong number
Use the list numbering controls to restart or continue numbering. Typing over a visible number can undermine the automatic list structure.
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Office helpWord table headings disappear on later pages
Configure the first table row or rows as repeating headers. Check the result in print layout or print preview.
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Document and spreadsheet diagnosisWord when a shared copy differs from a local copy: diagnostic checks
For Word when a shared copy differs from a local copy, start by recording the exact symptom and comparing one controlled change. Check version, sync state and the exact file path or sharing address. Compare the correct…
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Document and spreadsheet diagnosisWord when multiple people edit the file: diagnostic checks
For Word when multiple people edit the file, start by recording the exact symptom and comparing one controlled change. Check version history, current ownership and changes affecting the same area. Compare the correct…
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Document and spreadsheet diagnosisWord when only one file behaves incorrectly: diagnostic checks
For Word when only one file behaves incorrectly, start by recording the exact symptom and comparing one controlled change. Compare a clean representative file in the same application and account. Compare the correct…
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Document and spreadsheet diagnosisWord when permissions limit the available controls: diagnostic checks
For Word when permissions limit the available controls, start by recording the exact symptom and comparing one controlled change. Identify whether the limitation is file protection, account access or a managed policy.…
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Document and spreadsheet diagnosisWord when printing does not match the preview: diagnostic checks
For Word when printing does not match the preview, start by recording the exact symptom and comparing one controlled change. Compare document settings, selected printer and driver layout or scaling. Compare the correct…
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Document and spreadsheet diagnosisWord when the exported result differs: diagnostic checks
For Word when the exported result differs, start by recording the exact symptom and comparing one controlled change. Compare the editing view with the chosen output settings and the final file. Compare the correct…
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Document and spreadsheet diagnosisWord when the file differs on another computer: diagnostic checks
For Word when the file differs on another computer, start by recording the exact symptom and comparing one controlled change. Compare application version, fonts, locale and linked assets. Compare the correct document…
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Office helpWord will not let you edit: check the granted access mode
Viewing, reviewing and editing are different permissions. Check the mode offered for the document before treating the keyboard or app as faulty.
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Document and spreadsheet diagnosisWord with a large or complex file: diagnostic checks
For Word with a large or complex file, start by recording the exact symptom and comparing one controlled change. Record file size, linked resources and the operation that becomes unreliable. Compare the correct…
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Office helpWord's table of contents shows old headings or page numbers
An automatic table of contents needs updating after structural edits. Choose a full update when headings change, rather than updating page numbers alone.
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Office helpWrapped Excel text is still cut off inside a cell
Check row height and merged cells after enabling Wrap Text. Wrapping cannot make all text visible inside an insufficient fixed-height row.
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Cloud helpYou can view a shared-drive folder but cannot add or move files
Check your assigned shared-drive role and the action you are trying to perform. Viewing, editing and reorganizing content can require different access.
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Office helpYou cannot select a PowerPoint footer to edit it
Check the slide master and the slide's layout when footer text cannot be selected normally. The footer may be controlled outside the individual slide.
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Email helpYour Gmail signature is saved but does not appear in a new message
Check which signature is assigned to new messages and replies, then save the settings. Creating signature text and choosing its default use are separate steps.
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Mac helpYour Mac does not appear as an AirDrop recipient
Check the receiving device's AirDrop visibility and confirm you are using nearby supported Apple devices. The sender needs to discover the intended…
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