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Anonymous
2024-02-24T21:43:28+00:00

I'm using Word in Office 365, Windows 10.  Recently, when I select text, it is highlighted in black instead of light blue. How do I get it back to light blue?  I need step by step instructions. Please and thank you! 

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-03-01T15:03:33+00:00

    Hello!

    We haven't heard from you, so we assume that your issue has already been addressed. We will not be monitoring this thread moving forward so, if you need further assistance, please create a new thread to discuss these concerns by clicking this link:

    https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/newthread?threadtype=Questions&cancelurl=%2Fen-us%2F

    Thank you for understanding.

    Respectfully,

    Glenn

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-02-26T07:29:47+00:00

    Hello, Drayang 68. 

    Welcome to the Microsoft Community Forum. Please accept our warmest regards and sincerest hope that all is well.

    From the description provided above you would like to change text selection color from default black to light blue.

    To resolve this issue, please try the suggestions from Suzanne S. Barnhill and Stefan Blom in the following link:

    https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/msoffice/forum/all/change-text-selection-colour-from-default-grey/ec6bd01c-4f4d-4eef-af26-efb6732d717f

    If the issue persists, please let me know so we can explore other solutions.

    Hope to hear from you soon.

    Respectfully,

    Glenn Rue

    Forum Moderator

    Microsoft Community

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