How do I remove highlighting when I type in word?

[1066Computer]

When I type in Word XP the typing line goes black. I can double click on the
area with the mouse and it goes away, until I start typing again. How can I
fix this?

 

[Suzanne S. Barnhill]

See “WD2002: A Black Bar Appears Across the Page When You Type†at
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=303507