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Delete XE Index Entry Fields in Word

If you've ever opened a Word document and seen codes like { XE "Sample Entry" }, you're looking at index entry fields—used to generate a table of contents or index. But once you’re done indexing, those XE fields can clutter your document or accidentally print.

This step-by-step tutorial shows you how to remove XE fields in Microsoft Word:

✅ What XE fields are and when they show up

✅ How to manually delete them, or bulk-remove them using Find and Replace

✅ Tips for reviewing your document and saving a clean version

Whether you're a legal professional, editor, admin, or student, this method helps clean up your document fast—no macros or plugins needed.

🟢 Compatible with Word 365, Word 2021, Word 2019, and older versions.

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