footer page numbers shaded and shading can't be removed

[newbie consultant]

When I add page numbers to a word 2002 document, the page number is shaded in
dark grey and I can't remove the shading. This is not dimmed like in print
layout view. There is actual shading. Ironically, a document I have been
using for a few years has an embedded excel table in it. The last time I
opened that document, the table was also shaded in the dark gray. It's like
the shading is in the background and I can't get rid of it. As I am a
technical writer, this is causing me great problems.

 

[Suzanne S. Barnhill]

Tools | Options | View. Set field shading to "Never" or "When selected."

 

[newbie consultant]

Fabulous! Thank you! That was it! I must have changed it inadvertantly and
for the life of me couldn't find how to chage it back. Thank you so much!

 

[Suzanne S. Barnhill]

You may not have changed it. This is one of those settings that sometimes
mysteriously "changes itself" (though it's probably an add-in at fault).