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DonD22
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[Dropped] Remove the paragraph separators

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 Edit: Split from More line spacing because removing paragraph separators is a new topic
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Is there any way to remove the paragraph separators?
Last edited by MrProgrammer on Sat Oct 15, 2022 6:56 pm, edited 2 times in total.
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Bill
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Re: Is there any way to remove the paragraph separators?

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What do you mean by "paragraph separator"? I'm not familiar with that term. Is it a horizontal solid or dashed line between paragraphs?
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Re: Is there any way to remove the paragraph separators?

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If your request concerns the "pilcrow" (P to the left) at the End of each paragraph, you can not remove it (without connecting this paragraph to the next one).

There is the option to show all characters. Switch this off, and the separator will be invisible.

As there is also the option to do a "carriage return" inside a paragraph (usually marked with the symbol on your return/enter key to confuse you a bit) it may be wise to leave the symbol visible. It will not be in print.

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Re: Is there any way to remove the paragraph separators?

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See [Tutorial] How do I remove end_of_paragraph marks? for instruction on how to remove them - the OOo FBTools add on is excellent for removing them and is highly recommended.
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