When I select a word to format it e.g. underline, the whole page .

[Zel]

When I select a word or text to format (e.g. to underline it) the whole page
gets underlined. Why is this happening and how can I prevent it?

 

[Herb Tyson [MVP]]

It sounds like the underlying style is set to automatically update.

You don't say which version of Word you're using... In Word 2002 or 2003,
choose Format - Styles and Formatting. Right-click on the current style in
the list, and choose Modify. Remove the check next to Automatically Update.

If you're using Word 2000, choose Format - Style, and remove the check next
to Automatically Update.

 

[Zel]

Please re send your answer as I don't recall having received it. Thank you.

 

[Zel]

Thank you for your help.

It sounds like the underlying style is set to automatically update.

You don't say which version of Word you're using... In Word 2002 or 2003,
choose Format - Styles and Formatting. Right-click on the current style in
the list, and choose Modify. Remove the check next to Automatically Update.

If you're using Word 2000, choose Format - Style, and remove the check next
to Automatically Update.