For Word, Go to File > Options
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Click on Display. Under Always show these formatting marks on the screen, turn on or off each formatting mark.
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For Outlook, with the message window open, click on the Format Text, in the Paragraph group, click the button that looks like a paragraph mark. (When you point your mouse at the button, the tooltip says Show/Hide ¶).
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Alternatively, with a new email message open, go File > Options > Mail > Editor Options
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Click on Display. Check or uncheck the formatting marks you want to see on or off.
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You can also use Keyboard shortcut CTRL+SHIFT+*