Does this still happen if you start Word in Safe Mode (by pressing Ctrl
while starting)?

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Suzanne S. Barnhill
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"fryerwood" wrote in message
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sorry but it appears to be back again - when i select a few letters in the
middle of a a word the whole word dissapears or just the rest of the word
at
times.

Your further advice would be appreciated

many thanks

lawrence

"Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote:

On the Edit tab of Tools | Options, make sure you don't have "When
selecting, automatically select entire word" checked.

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Suzanne S. Barnhill
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Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA
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"fryerwood" wrote in message
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Suddenly my word2002 has started deleting complete words whenever i
select
a
single letter in a spelling mistake
I have searched everywhere to find out why but with no luck
Any ideas please as this is driving me mad
Many thanks