WD97: Using CTRL+DELETE with Track Changes Deletes Two Words (164831)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Word 97 for Windows
This article was previously published under Q164831

SYMPTOMS

When Track Changes is turned on, if you use CTRL+DELETE to delete one word to the right of the insertion point, two words may be deleted.

CAUSE

This problem occurs when the Deleted Text option is set to ^, #, or Hidden. (To set the Deleted Text option, click Options on the Tools menu, and click the Track Changes tab.)

NOTE: This problem does not occur when Deleted Text is set to Strikethrough.

WORKAROUND

Use the CTRL+SHIFT+RIGHT ARROW key combination, and then press DELETE. Do not use the CTRL+DELETE key combination.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.

This problem has been corrected in Word 2000.

MORE INFORMATION

In Microsoft Word, there are shortcut keys for performing different functions quickly. The CTRL+DELETE key combination deletes the next word to the right of the insertion point. The CTRL+SHIFT+RIGHT ARROW key combination selects from the insertion point to the end of the next word.

For additional information, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

157935 Keyboard Shortcuts for Word 97

To Change the Track Changes Options

  1. On the Tools menu, point to Track Changes, and then click Highlight Changes.

    If you are using Track Changes, the following options are usually selected on the Highlight Changes dialog box:
    • Track changes while editing.

      -and-
    • Highlight changes on screen.

      -and-
    • Highlight changes in printed document.
  2. In the Highlight Changes dialog box, click Options.
  3. On the Track Changes tab, select the options you want.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/14/2000
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