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Microsoft Word - Undeletable Text

Anonymous
2022-10-05T16:06:11+00:00

Hello,

I am editing the basic 'Missing Cat' template in Microsoft Word 365 PC version.

I was trying to delete the graphic on the third page. I was able to remove everything except 'Missing Cat.' I removed the formatting from it so it's just basic text now but I think maybe not. When I delete it - it goes away but comes right back. I've shared the link with full access to the file below. Can someone please take a shot as deleting it or give me guidance on how to delete it and why it was an issue?

https://eastislipufsd-my.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/personal/david_smar_eischools_org/EalWd2CgSdJKk6IUyUPGmCoB4NdglJqEJxlFXNpZu_4HeA?e=CvmMhS

FYI you have to actually download a copy and let the third page load and then the undeletable missing cat text appears.

Thank you to anyone who takes the time to look.

Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For home | Windows

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  1. Luc Sanders 48,525 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2022-10-05T17:10:23+00:00

    David,

    On the developer tab, click on the design mode icon, now you will see that there are a few placeholders (content controls as they are called), select and delete them to clear the page. If necessary turn design mode back off.

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  2. Anonymous
    2022-10-05T19:11:39+00:00

    Hi David,

    Thanks for reaching out here regarding this query.

    Are you experiencing this issue on the Ms Word desktop app or on the online platform?

    If online, I suggest you make an offline copy and attempt to delete from the desktop app itself.

    Regards, Albert

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