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I cannot select text in word docx... Do you know how to fix it?
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Please see this existing solution to the common issue.Select Text
Also, follow the link within that Answer to familiarize your self with a variety of other techniques which are considerably more accurate & efficacious than dragging.
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Restart the application/computer, check document protection settings (like Protected View), and ensure your Microsoft Word and macOS are fully updated to fix selection issues.
Common Solutions for macOS
Restart the Application and ComputerCheck Document Protection