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how to delete strange space symbol

  • April 20, 2017
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I have a Indesign document that comes from a placed Word.doc. It has numerous symbols as shown in the image. (Like an A with a dot in it)

It appears to be some sort of space marker. However, if I do a search to delete it many of  the spaces I do not want deleted are deleted. Is it possible to do a search for just that marker and replace with a normal space?

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    Correct answer amaarora

    Hi,

    It looks like a representation of Non Breaking space.

    Can you try the following in the "Find/Change" dialog and let us know the results?

    -Aman

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    Jongware
    Community Expert
    JongwareCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    April 20, 2017

    https://indesignsecrets.com/free-guide-to-indesign-special-characters.php

    Anne-Marie's PDF lists just about all of ID's special markers.

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      Ian BlogsAuthor
      Inspiring
      April 20, 2017

      Thank you. That finds them.

      amaarora
      Community Manager
      amaaroraCommunity ManagerCorrect answer
      Community Manager
      April 20, 2017

      Hi,

      It looks like a representation of Non Breaking space.

      Can you try the following in the "Find/Change" dialog and let us know the results?

      -Aman

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