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How to Fix Word Document Text Cut Off at Top and Left on Mac
Question details
The user needs to restore normal page margins because the top and left contents of a document are appearing truncated on screen.
- Product
- Microsoft Word
- Device & OS
- macOS
- Scenario
- Reopening a document containing header content or an email signature in Print Layout view.
- Observed behavior
- Text and logos appear cut off near the top-left corner because the white space between pages has been hidden.
Verify that your document is currently being viewed in Print Layout mode, as the hidden white space setting only affects this specific viewing mode.
Restore White Space Using the Mouse Shortcut
This is the fastest method to instantly reveal your page margins directly from the document workspace.
Word includes a quick mouse shortcut designed to hide or show the space between pages, which is often triggered accidentally.
Move your mouse pointer to the very top or bottom edge of a page within your document.
Pause until the mouse pointer changes into a double-arrow icon, which is the white-space indicator.
Double-click your mouse. The hidden margins will immediately reappear, bringing the cut-off text back into view.
Enable White Space via Word Preferences
If you cannot trigger the mouse shortcut, you can manually enable the white space setting in the application preferences.
Manage Document Margins Easily with WPS Office
WPS Office offers a highly compatible and intuitive document editing experience. Viewing, formatting, and adjusting page layouts is straightforward, preventing unexpected layout glitches like missing page margins.
- 1. Download WPS Office: Download and install the free WPS Office suite on your Mac.
- 2. Open your document: Launch WPS Writer and open your existing Word document.
- 3. Ensure Print Layout is active: Navigate to the View tab and confirm that Print Layout mode is selected.
- 4. Toggle margins easily: Hover your cursor over the gray space separating two pages and click to toggle your top and bottom margins on or off.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the white space disappear from my Word document?
You likely accidentally double-clicked the gap between two pages. This activates a built-in feature that hides top and bottom margins to save screen space, making continuous reading easier on smaller screens.
Will my document print correctly if the text looks cut off on screen?
Yes. Hiding the white space is purely a visual screen setting. Your document will still print perfectly using the actual page margins you configured in the Page Setup menu.
Can I hide the margins again if I want a more continuous view?
Absolutely. Simply move your mouse cursor back to the thin line separating any two pages and double-click again when the white-space indicator appears to hide the margins.
