Why can’t I hide/unhide text in word on iPad?

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Why can’t I hide/unhide text in word on iPad?

ECEM KIRAZ 0

I need to unhide text in Word for my job. I can see there are paragraph marks but I cannot hide or unhide text. I wonder if mobile version of Word does not have this feature or I can’t find it.

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Demi-N 17,070 Microsoft External Staff Moderator

Hello @ECEM KIRAZ

Thank you for posting your question in the Microsoft Q&A forum.

You're absolutely right, the Word app for iPad does not support editing or removing the "Hidden" text formatting. This feature is only available in the full desktop versions of Word (Windows or macOS), where you can access the Font dialog box to change the hidden attribute.

However, you can view hidden text that was previously formatted as such by using the Show/Hide Paragraph Marks (¶) feature:

On the Word ribbon, go to the Home tab.
Look for the Paragraph Marks icon.
Tap the ¶ icon to turn it ON.

Result: When this feature is activated, all hidden text in the document will become visible on your screen. When you tap the ¶ icon again to turn it OFF, the text will be hidden once more.

You can also refer to the following link to explore the currently supported features in Word for iOS: What's New in Word on Mobile Platforms - Microsoft Support

I hope this helps clarify the situation. Please let me know if you need assistance accessing Word on a desktop or have any other questions.

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Demi-N 17,070 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2025-09-02T11:45:09.3533333+00:00

Hi @ECEM KIRAZ

Just checking in to see if you need any further assistance. I hope the information provided was useful.

If it addressed your question, please consider marking it as the accepted answer, this helps others in the community find solutions more easily. Thanks again for contributing!

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Demi-N 17,070 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2025-09-03T09:00:32.14+00:00

Hi @ECEM KIRAZ

I hope you're doing well.

This is a gentle follow-up to check if your issue has been resolved. My goal is to ensure your experience remains smooth and hassle-free. If you're still encountering any difficulties, please feel free to share the specific steps you're stuck on, I’m here to assist further.

In the meantime, I’ll continue monitoring other threads to ensure timely support across the forum. If you need direct help, just tag me in your reply and I’ll respond as soon as possible.

Looking forward to your update!

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