Hello lneill,
you need to change text properties. So:
Select the hidden text.
Then go to "Format - Font" or press CTRL + D
In the middle of the window that appears you will find a set of check boxes.
The last one is called "Hidden text".
Uncheck it and your text is now normal.
I hope it helps
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Mike
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