Problem
I'm using Word Online which is included in the Microsoft 365 packet. I would like to display paragraph and formatting marks but I can't find the button to activate this functionality anywhere!
I also checked the official Microsoft help but therefore I need to choose my Word version from a drop down list which doesn't include Word Online.
Other Microsoft Q&A help documents pointed out that I need to click on: File > Options but there are no options in Word Online…
Menu Bars
Home
In the home menu bar there are these two buttons:
But they are just responsible for the left-to-right or right-to-left direction of the current paragraph.
Layout
View
Official Microsoft Support
I also tried to contact the Microsoft telephone support but after waiting for 10 minutes the supporter hang up on me after the first 5 seconds of our "conversation"… (and I paid 20 Cents for that call!!!)
I also tried contacting Microsoft support via chat which shows me the following message for over an hour now:
The next chat will be available in 16 minutes.
Best Answer
I can't find the button to activate this functionality anywhere
It's not currently possible:
Source Office 365 Word Online show formatting characters - Microsoft Community