It is most likely "shading." Use FormatBorders and Shading to remove.
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Greg Maxey/Word MVP
See:
http://gregmaxey.mvps.org/word_tips.htm
For some helpful tips using Word.
JenK wrote:
I'm working on a document that appears to have highlighting behind
several paragraphs. I would like to remove this. However, when I
try the macro listed on the MVP site, it does not work:
http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/MacrosVBA/index.htm
I have also tried to select all the text and click the 'none' on the
highlighting icon. This does not do anything either.
I'm wondering if it could be something besides highlighting?
Thanks!