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Can't delete some text!
I'm working in a word document and make a lot of changes. For some reason I
can't delete some parts. I've tried to use backspace and delete with no success. Other parts of the text works just fine! |
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Answer: Can't delete some text!
Hi there! I'm sorry to hear that you're having trouble deleting some text in your Word document. Let's see if we can figure out what's going on and get it fixed.
First, try highlighting the text you want to delete and pressing the "Delete" key on your keyboard. If that doesn't work, try these steps:
I hope one of these solutions works for you! Let me know if you have any other questions or if there's anything else I can help with.
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Can't delete some text!
What version of Word? That can [always] make a difference, but it sounds
like the doc is Protected in certain sections... Go to the Tools menu & see if it contains an "UnProtect Document" command. If so, select it to turn the protection off. As long as it isn't password protected you should be OK. -- HTH |:) Bob Jones [MVP] Office:Mac "Malin" wrote in message ... I'm working in a word document and make a lot of changes. For some reason I can't delete some parts. I've tried to use backspace and delete with no success. Other parts of the text works just fine! |
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Can't delete some text!
Word 2003. It seems to have something to do with tracking of changes...maybe
I try to delete already deleted text. "CyberTaz" skrev: What version of Word? That can [always] make a difference, but it sounds like the doc is Protected in certain sections... Go to the Tools menu & see if it contains an "UnProtect Document" command. If so, select it to turn the protection off. As long as it isn't password protected you should be OK. -- HTH |:) Bob Jones [MVP] Office:Mac "Malin" wrote in message ... I'm working in a word document and make a lot of changes. For some reason I can't delete some parts. I've tried to use backspace and delete with no success. Other parts of the text works just fine! |
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Can't delete some text!
If Track Changes is On [depending on settings] deletions are retained and
displayed in the document until the change is either Accepted or Rejected. You can use the Reviewing toolbar to display the Final appearance of the document, but that doesn't actually *finalize* the doc. Assuming you don't want to be tracking the changes, turn Track Changes Off then accept/reject all changes & save. -- Regards |:) Bob Jones [MVP] Office:Mac "Malin" wrote in message ... Word 2003. It seems to have something to do with tracking of changes...maybe I try to delete already deleted text. "CyberTaz" skrev: What version of Word? That can [always] make a difference, but it sounds like the doc is Protected in certain sections... Go to the Tools menu & see if it contains an "UnProtect Document" command. If so, select it to turn the protection off. As long as it isn't password protected you should be OK. -- HTH |:) Bob Jones [MVP] Office:Mac "Malin" wrote in message ... I'm working in a word document and make a lot of changes. For some reason I can't delete some parts. I've tried to use backspace and delete with no success. Other parts of the text works just fine! |
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Can't delete some text!
It sounds like you are tracking changes, but have deleted text set as hidden.
When you do that, the things you have deleted are still "there" even though you can't see them any more. When you backspace to a spot where deleted text is hidden, the backspace function stops because the computer says, "I can't delete that because it's already deleted." All you need to do is use the arrow keys to move the insertion point one space past the deleted text and the backspace key will start working again. Alternatively, you can just select the text and hit "Delete." I hope this helps. Fred "Malin" wrote: I'm working in a word document and make a lot of changes. For some reason I can't delete some parts. I've tried to use backspace and delete with no success. Other parts of the text works just fine! |
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