To turn off the display of field codes in your document, you can use specific keyboard shortcuts. This allows you to see the result of the field rather than the code itself.
You can choose to turn off field codes for a single field or for all fields on the current page.
Turning Off Field Codes
Field codes are the instructions that Word uses to perform actions like inserting page numbers, dates, cross-references, or calculations. When you "turn off field" (meaning, turn off the display of the code), you see the output of that instruction instead of the code like { PAGE \* MERGEFORMAT }.
Here are the methods based on your needs:
Option 1: Turn Off Field Codes for a Specific Field
If you only want to hide the code and see the result for one particular field in your document:
- Click directly on the field whose code you want to turn off.
- Press Shift+F9.
This action toggles the display between the field code (e.g., { DATE }) and the field result (e.g., August 22, 2023).
Option 2: Turn Off All Field Codes on the Page
If you have multiple field codes visible and want to switch them all back to showing their results:
- Ensure your cursor is within the content on the page where you want to turn off codes.
- Press Alt+F9.
This shortcut toggles all field codes currently displayed on the active page between their code view and their result view.
| Action | Shortcut | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Turn off field code (single) | Shift+F9 | Specific Field |
| Turn off field codes (all) | Alt+F9 | Current Page |
Using these shortcuts helps you quickly manage how fields are displayed while you are working on your document.
