WD2000: Deleted Text Not Displayed When Hidden Text Option Is Selected

• Microsoft Word 2000

SYMPTOMS

When you use the Track Changes While Editing option, text marked as deleted text disappears, even when the option to view all non-printing or hidden characters is turned on.

CAUSE

The Deleted Text Mark option has been set as Hidden.

WORKAROUND

Change the Deleted Text Mark option to Strikethrough.

To change the Deleted Text Mark option to Strikethrough, use either of the following methods:

Method 1: In the Highlight Changes Dialog Box

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



2. Click Options.



3. Under Deleted text, in the Mark list, select Strikethrough.



4. Click OK to accept and return to the Highlight Changes dialog box.



5. Click OK to return to the document.

Method 2: In the Options Dialog Box

1. On the Tools menu, click Options, and then click the Track Changes tab.



2. Under Deleted text, in the Mark list, select Strikethrough.



3. Click OK.

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Keywords : kbdta wd2000
Version : WINDOWS:2000
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbprb