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

ID: Q164831

The information in this article applies to:

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.

MORE INFORMATION

In Microsoft Word, there are shortcut keys for performing different functions quickly. The CTRL+DEL 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:

   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 you want.

Additional query words: remove erase revisions caret

Keywords          : kbusage winword word97 
Version           : 97
Platform          : WINDOWS
Issue type        : kbbug

Last Reviewed: December 18, 1998