Word does not follow margins or spacing of document

Anonymous
2025-03-06T18:42:20+00:00

Hi can someone help me please. I do not know why but my word has suddenly switched to these settings and will not be fixed no matter what i try. It does not auto adjust to reflect the margins and correct spacing for the document anymore.

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Charles Kenyon 171.3K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
2025-03-06T18:50:59+00:00

You have turned off the display of "white space."

Elusive White Space by Suzanne Barnhill, MVP

If you move your mouse pointer to the top of the page just under the ribbon the pointer will change. A message should pop up.

Double-Click on it and you will be restored.

This is also governed in File > Options > Display.

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This governs the display of the header/footer area when you are in Print Layout view. It is relatively easy to turn off with a stray mouse click.

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  1. Charles Kenyon 171.3K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2025-03-06T19:02:18+00:00

    You are welcome.

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  2. Anonymous
    2025-03-06T18:55:21+00:00

    Thank you so much! It worked. Appreicate it

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