Word keeps randomly switching to draft view when I have track changes on.

Anonymous
2012-03-13T15:32:00+00:00

In Word 2010, if I am editing a document with Track Changes on in Print Layout view, it will randomly switch to Draft view, opening the comments pane (instead of having comments bubbles in Print Layout view). This is an annoying bug since I prefer the arrangement of information in Print Layout view compared to Draft view. Is there a way to prevent this automatic switching while still having Track Changes on?

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  1. Anonymous
    2012-10-12T16:02:23+00:00

    I contacted Endnote support.  They said to turn off instant formatting, and it worked.  Here is the whole message:

    Since this happens only in Word 2010, it seems to be an issue with Microsoft Word. You can work around this by disabling track changes or instant formatting in Word.

    Do you have Track Changes turned on in your document? If yes, please turn it off. You may refer to the following link for more information on this:

    http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/word-help/turn-track-changes-on-or-off-HA010370561.aspx

    Check if this helps fixing the issue.

    If the issue persists, you may need to turn of instant formatting.

    To enable or disable Instant Formatting in the current document:

    1. On the EndNote tab, in the Bibliography group, click the bottom corner arrow.
    2. Click the Instant Formatting tab.
    3. Click Turn On or Turn Off to toggle Instant Formatting.  Click OK to save changes to the Instant Formatting settings.
    4. Click OK to format all citations and build the bibliography.

    To enable or disable Instant Formatting in a new document:

    1. On the EndNote tab, in the Tools group, click Preferences.
    2. Under the General tab, Check this option: Enable Instant Formatting on new Word documents
    3. Click on OK to save the changes.

    If this issue still continues then please try the following:

    1. Go into your Draft View.
    2. Hold Ctrl and roll your mouse wheel, to stretch the ruler back out to normal size.

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  2. Anonymous
    2012-03-20T17:55:29+00:00

    I am experiencing the same annoyance.  Dell T3500, Win 7 Pro 6.1 (64 bit), Office 14.0.6112.5000 (64 bit).

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  3. Anonymous
    2012-03-16T20:15:43+00:00

    I have the same issue.

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  4. Anonymous
    2012-03-29T20:00:27+00:00

    Word should NEVER decide to switch views by its own decision just because you go idle. Please patch this Microsoft!

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  5. Anonymous
    2012-03-14T04:19:52+00:00

    Does this happen with a particular document?

    Create a new document and check if the issue occurs.

    In case you area able to work with the new document, this issue is specific to the document.

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