How can I remove unwanted returns above a footnote?

[Beth Obenshain]

When I insert a footnote, Word adds two paragraph returns above the footnote
text. I see a short horizontal rule, two returns, and then my text. I am
unable to select the unwanted returns - and the horizontal rule for that
matter. I am using Word 7. I'll appreciate any help on this!

 

[Stefan Blom]

Switch to Draft view. On the References tab, click Show Notes. In the Footnotes
pane, choose to display the Footnote Separator. Delete the excessive paragraph
marks.

 

[Beth Obenshain]

Hi Stefan,

When I view the footnote in draft mode, there are no extra returns. What
else can I try?

 

[Beth Obenshain]

Hi Stefan, I figured it out! Thanks.

Switch to Draft view. On the References tab, click Show Notes. In the Footnotes
pane, choose to display the Footnote Separator. Delete the excessive paragraph
marks.

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Stefan Blom
Microsoft Word MVP







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[Stefan Blom]

Do you have nonprinting marks displayed (you can use Ctrl+Shift+8 as a toggle)?
Excessive paragraph marks will be shown as pilcrows (¶).

 

[Stefan Blom]

Was it a matter of hiding/showing paragraph marks (see my other reply)?

Anyway, I'm glad you got it sorted.