make symbols go away

[klobryan]

When typing in microsoft word, dots appear when space bar
is struck, arrows appear when tab key is struck, paragraph
sign appears when return key is struck. How do I turn off
this feature?

 

[Dayo Mitchell]

Nonprinting characters can be turned off and on by clicking ¶ in the
Standard toolbar. If that doesn't work, check the View settings in the
Tools | Options menu. See here for more info, and an explanation of how
nonprinting characters can be extremely useful:

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

DM