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FirstClass normally displays editing toolbars when an editable object is open. These bars consist of an edit bar that contains controls for formatting contents, and a ruler that shows margins, indents, and tab stops. 
 
 
To  | 
Do this  | 
 
hide the edit bar  | 
Choose View > Toolbars > Hide Edit Bar.  | 
 
show the edit bar  | 
Choose View > Toolbars > Show Edit Bar.  | 
 
hide the ruler  | 
Choose View > Toolbars > Hide Ruler.  | 
 
show the ruler  | 
Choose View > Toolbars > Show Ruler.  | 
 
  
 
The edit bar consists of a top bar with toolbar buttons and a bottom bar with dropdown controls. You can work with the buttons on the top edit bar just as you can with the buttons on other toolbars. |   |