-----Original Message----- > > If you are familiar with the reveal codes > > feature of WordPerfect, you can visually see that a section of bolded text > > is bracketed on either side with a bold code for turning bold on and another > > for turning it off. Word uses similiar codes, but you cannot view them as > > easily (and usually don't have to by the way). > > Would you please share with us how to see these hidden codes? > Where/how are they stored? > > What is the "official" name for these hidden codes? A search of the > Word help system for terms like reveal codes, hidden codes, hidden > format, etc. turns up no results. Word Format Codes similar to WP Show Codes While you can't edit the "codes" in the display like WP you can at least see all the formatting applied if you : a: Click Help b. Select ?What's This? c. Now click in the paragraph in question. An info box appears telling you the paragraph and font formatting in the paragraph. Jayne PCSOFT: http://nospin.com or [log in to unmask]