Word processor sidebar: the "View" option
The word processor sidebar gives you numerous options for formatting your text.
It is dominated by a pop-up menu containing various options. Selecting an option changes the contents of the sidebar.
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Header | Displays or hides the document header. |
Footer | Displays or hides the document footer. | |
H Ruler | Displays or hides the horizontal ruler above the word processing area. | |
V Ruler | Displays or hides the vertical ruler to the left of the word processing area. | |
Invisible characters | Displays or hides non-printable characters, such as tabs (represented by an arrow) or line break marks (represented by the symbol π). | |
Empty picture | Displays or hides a symbol replacing a missing image. | |
Guides | Shows or hides fine lines that symbolize the margin limit of the document. |