WD97: Using CTRL+DEL with Track Changes Deletes Two Words

• Microsoft Word 97 for Windows

SYMPTOMS

When Track Changes is enabled, if you use CTRL+DEL 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+DEL key combination.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in the Microsoft products listed at the beginning of this article. We are researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

MORE INFORMATION

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

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

   ARTICLE-ID: Q157935
   TITLE     : 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 as desired.