To solve this problem, you can follow the steps below: 1. First open the Microsoft Word software and enter the "Tools" menu. 2. Select "Options" in the "Tools" menu. 3. In the pop-up dialog box, find and click the "View" tab. 4. A check box named Format Tag is found under the View tab.Please make sure that the check box is not checked in front of it. 5. If it is already checked, please click the cross button in front of the check box to cancel the check. 6. Finally, click OK to save your changes. Through the above steps, you should be able to solve the problem of small dots or boxes when entering spaces in Word.If you have any other questions, please feel free to ask me.