Select text on word is black

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Answer 1

Hi @Matildalvarez 10,

Welcome to the Microsoft Q&A forum.

I would like to provide you with the following information. Please try the solutions below to check whether the issue can be resolved:

Solution 1: Update Graphics Drivers

Outdated graphics drivers are often a common cause of display-related issues in software. You can update them using one of the following methods:

Via Device Manager

• Right-click the Start button and select Device Manager.
• Expand Display adapters.
• Right-click your graphics driver and select Update driver.
• Choose Search automatically for updated driver software.

Solution 2: Change the Word Theme

• Open Microsoft Word > select File.
• Choose Options.
• Go to General.
• Under Personalize your copy of Microsoft Office, locate Office Theme and try switching to another option such as Colorful or Light.
• Restart Word and check the result.

Solution 3: Open Word in Safe Mode

Opening Word in Safe Mode temporarily disables add-ins, which helps determine whether the issue is caused by an add-in:

• Press and hold the Ctrl key, then double-click the Microsoft Word icon to open it in Safe Mode.
• Check whether the black selection issue still occurs.
• If the issue no longer appears, go to File > Options > Add-ins and disable unnecessary add-ins.

Solution 4: Create a New Document

In some cases, the current Word file may be corrupted:

• Open Word and create a new document.
• Copy all content from the problematic document.
• Paste it into the new document and check whether text selection displays normally.

Solution 5: Perform an Online Repair for Office

• Step 1: Open Windows Settings.
• Step 2: Select Apps > Installed apps, then find and select Microsoft Office.
• Step 3: Click the … menu > choose Modify > Online Repair, and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.

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I hope this information is helpful. Please follow these steps and let me know if it works for you. If not, we can work together to resolve this.   

Thank you for your patience and your understanding. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please feel free to share them in the comments on this post so I can continue to support you.

I look forward to continuing the conversation.

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