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Word 2016. can't hide reference data

Anonymous
2022-03-21T13:31:22+00:00

word 2016 has suddenly started showing all the reference data (hyperlinks,bookmarks/page references/ style references etc) and footers as style references when viewed in Edit mode. It looks as it should in READ mode

when I toggle the hide/unhide icon, they're still there (only the paragraph marks, spaces etc appear/hide).

I checked file/Options/Display and none of the boxes are checked in the hidden text section.

HELP! It's making editing a nightmare.

see image below for example:

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Stefan Blom 342.7K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
2022-03-21T13:54:16+00:00

Your description indicates that you are seeing field codes. To hide all field codes, press Alt+F9 (or Alt+Fn+F9 on some keyboards).

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  1. Anonymous
    2022-03-22T12:39:41+00:00

    and easier your way too :-)

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  2. Stefan Blom 342.7K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2022-03-22T12:24:08+00:00

    I'm glad I could help.

    Changing the option "Show field codes instead of their values" at File > Options > Advanced does the same thing as pressing Alt+F9.

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  3. Anonymous
    2022-03-22T12:09:45+00:00

    Thank you - actually that's quite a useful thing to know.

    such a relief to feel in control (well nearly!)

    I also found it in File/options/ advanced/ show document content

    The field 'show field codes instead of their values' was checked, so i unchecked it.

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