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Q198363: WD97: Deleted Text Not Displayed When Hidden Text Option Set

Article: Q198363
Product(s): Word 97 for Windows
Version(s): WINDOWS:97
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): word97
Last Modified: 14-NOV-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Word 97 for Windows 
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SYMPTOMS
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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
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The Deleted Text Mark option has been set as Hidden.

WORKAROUND
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Change the Deleted Text Mark option to Strikethrough.

To change the Deleted Text Mark option to Strikethrough, follow these steps:

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

2. Click Options.

3. In the Delete text list, select Strikethrough.

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

5. Click OK to return to the document.

Additional query words: redline strikeout dissappear missing

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Keywords          : word97 
Technology        : kbWordSearch kbWord97 kbWord97Search kbZNotKeyword2
Version           : WINDOWS:97
Issue type        : kbprb

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