Markers types and display options

InDesign inserts markers in text for items such as index entries, XML tags, and hyperlink text, and anchors. These markers have no width and don't affect text composition, but you can select, cut, copy, or delete them. InDesign uses the marker location to generate accurate bookmarks or page references in the table of contents, index, and exported PDF files.

You can view all markers or display only hyperlink or tagged text markers. To display markers, select Type > Show Hidden Characters. You can also view markers in Story Editor, where they appear larger and are easier to identify.

When you select a word that contains markers, all associated markers are also selected. Keep this in mind when cutting, copying, or deleting text to avoid removing them unintentionally.

To select a marker individually, select Type > Show Hidden Characters. Place the insertion point next to the marker. Hold Shift and either the Left Arrow or Right Arrow key to extend the selection to include the marker.