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Problem: Word will not let me drag to highlight text for copying. I have tried all the online fixes and including re-installing Word about 5 times. I have used these helps which worked for a few minutes then failure.
I need to talk to someone. Word is integral to my work in ministry and life. Please help!!!
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AI bot replied:
Try this in order, since reinstalling Word already did not fix it: Restart Windows, then test Word again. This is a recommended first step for text-selection issues. Check whether the problem happens in all documents or only one document. If it is only one file, the issue may be specific to that document. If it happens in every file, continue with the steps below. Switch the document view to Print Layout. In Word, go to View > Print Layout. This helps ensure full editing behavior. Check whether editing is restricted. Go to Review > Restrict Editing. If restrictions are turned on, remove them if permitted, or get the password from the document owner. Check whether the document is in Protected View. Go to File > Info > Protect Document. If Word shows Protected View, select Enable Editing if available. [---]
THIS DID NOT WORK
i used: command prompt (as admin)/ cmd /c "echo off|clip"
also -- sfc /scannow
also reinstalled office multiple times
As an alternative to click and drag, Left click at the beginning of the text to be selected, then move the mouse to the end of the text and hold down the SHIFT key while Left clicking at that point.
Your problem with clicking and dragging may be caused by a defect in the mouse. Does it affect all applications?
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Well that's annoying but it works.
As an alternative to click and drag, Left click at the beginning of the text to be selected, then move the mouse to the end of the text and hold down the SHIFT key while Left clicking at that point.
But that's not how it's supposed to work and that adds a large hassle for someone like me who needs to use the drag and slide method very frequently.
As an alternative to click and drag, Left click at the beginning of the text to be selected, then move the mouse to the end of the text and hold down the SHIFT key while Left clicking at that point.
But that's not how it's supposed to work and that adds a large hassle for someone like me who needs to use the drag and slide method very frequently.
Did you try a different mouse, preferably a completely different model, from a different manufacturer, to rule out any issues with the mouse driver?