Written by Allen Wyatt (last updated April 27, 2022)
This tip applies to Word 97, 2000, 2002, and 2003
There are times when it is possible to really muck things up when searching for information. This usually happens when you have been searching for text and formatting, and you now want to search for something new. If you don't remember to reset all the search variables, you might never find what you are searching for. To overcome this problem, make sure you check the following:
If you still have problems finding what you want, the quickest solution is to exit Word, start the program again, reload the document, and search again.
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