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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.






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.
Word processor sidebar: the "View" option