Uploaded August 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Learn how to hide text in Microsoft Word. We will also look at how to show or reveal hidden text. Plus, the bonus section at the end explains how to print hidden text.

This tutorial was recorded in Word for Microsoft 365 for PC and Word for Microsoft 365 for Mac (a.k.a., Word for Mac). These steps also apply to Word 2021, Word 2019, and Word 2016.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:56 How to Hide Text
01:22 How to Hide Text with Keyboard Shortcut
01:33 How to Turn Hidden Text into Regular Text
02:12 How to Show Hidden Text Introduction
02:27 How to Show Hidden Text with All Formatting Marks
02:43 How to Show Hidden Text without Other Formatting Marks
04:02 How to Print Hidden Text

📝 Companion Blog Post/Transcript for this Video
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How to Hide Text in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)
erinwrightwriting.com/hide-text-in-microsoft-word

💻 Related Resources
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How to Remove Hidden Text in Microsoft Word
youtu.be/jAnSivfMmDs

How to Use Microsoft Word (Playlist)
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTcwfTvXiBsjMtG6vRKB1jIV_pvfIdQjK

How to Use Word for Mac (Playlist)
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTcwfTvXiBsiERbFGLG604i1h490xRBdJ

💻 Please visit my blog at erinwrightwriting.com for more easy-to-follow tips on writing, editing, and document software.

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