[Mike Koch]

I have Word 2007 and have been using it for over a year. Recently, text
boxes and drawings are invisible in all but Print Preview and Full Screen
Reading mode. They used to be visible in other modes until the following
sequence of events occurred: 1) I sent a Word 2007 document out for review.
2) The reviewer returned the document in compatibility mode with Track
Changes on. 3) I accepted all changes. It appears my preferences and styles
were changed. I looked for a way to show/hide text boxes and drawings, but
couldn't find anything.

[Jay Freedman]

On Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:14:09 -0800, Mike Koch Mike
wrote:

I have Word 2007 and have been using it for over a year. Recently, text
boxes and drawings are invisible in all but Print Preview and Full Screen
Reading mode. They used to be visible in other modes until the following
sequence of events occurred: 1) I sent a Word 2007 document out for review.
2) The reviewer returned the document in compatibility mode with Track
Changes on. 3) I accepted all changes. It appears my preferences and styles
were changed. I looked for a way to show/hide text boxes and drawings, but
couldn't find anything.

Go to Office button Word Options Advanced Show Document Content.
Check the box for "Show drawings and text boxes on screen" and uncheck
"Show picture placeholders".

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Regards,
Jay Freedman
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