Multiple select using Command on Mac is gone

Question

Can someone explain (or suggest a fix) for why I can't multiple-select paragraphs using Control-Click on Mac ? I'm on the latest software and it's very frustrating as we use it to do our word counts from client's voice over scripts.  Can't see anything in the preferences to indicate a change.

Answer 1

Hi All,

The issue has been fixed in the Insider Fast version 15.40(170926) which isn't released.

To get on the Fast level, click Help > Check for Updates > Join the Office Insider program to get early access to new releases > Office Insider Fast.  For details, you may check What is Office Insider?

Regards,

Felix

Answer 2

Hi All,

This issue has been reported to our related team. Once there is any update, we'll post back. To benefit other community members, I'd like to share a summary.

Symptom:

Can't use Command key and mouse click to multi-select paragraphs on Word 2016 for Mac

Workaround:

Install 15.37 version(Update history for Office 2016 for Mac .)

Assessment:

The related team is investigating it

More Information:

If any community members have further queries about Office 365 Business services, please start a new thread. We'll focus on details of your exact scenario to provide support.

[Updated by Felix MSFT,12:36 PM, September 26,2017(UTC)]

Regards,

Felix

Answer 3

Hi Big Mouth Media,

If you want to roll back to the previous version, you can refer to this article Update history for Office 2016 for Mac .

Then choose the version you want to roll back.

Regards,

Tisky

Answer 4

Thanks Bob - I'll submit ...is there a way to roll back versions ? Im not sure if there's a software repository.

Answer 5

Hi Big Mouth Media,

To multi-select paragraphs on Office 2016 for Mac, please use Command key not **Control.**You can refer to the following steps:

1.Place your cursor in front of the first letter of the word, sentence, or paragraphs you want to select.

2.Click and hold the Command key while you drag your cursor to select the text you want.

Please let us know if you need further help.

Best Regards,

Zixuan