blue markings appear in multiple spots in document

[mich-mclean]

Version: 2008
Operating System: Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard)
Processor: Intel

whenever i open word theres a blue marking where my cursor is and whenever i start a new paragraph or indent these blue markings appear. i dont know how to get rid of them or how i got them but if anyone has any suggestions it would be greatly appreciated

 

[CyberTaz]

What you are seeing are called "non-printing characters" which indicate what
accounts for spacing & breaks in your document. You can't "get rid" of them
but you can hide or display them at anytime by using the ¶ button on the
Standard Toolbar or by keying Command+8. They are an indispensible tool for
analyzing & editing purposes. It would be to your advantage to learn what
they signify & how to use them effectively. This article will help:

http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/Formatting/NonPrintChars.htm

No offense, but I get the impression that there my be much about the use of
the program about which you've not yet had the opportunity to learn The
information available through this web site will help fill the void:

http://word.mvps.org/Mac/WordMacHome.html

HTH |:>)
Bob Jones
[MVP] Office:Mac