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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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I'm delighted he replied because when I searched for this annoying bug it popped up straight away. Only just started happening to me and hopefully deactivating instant formatting EN X5 will help...
I have the exact same problem of being presistently switched to Draft view from the default Print Layout view. But there seems to be a lag time in between ie. it switches to Draft view after a certain time period. Working on the document (not leaving it idle) seem to not prevent the problem. The screen also occasionally jumps to a different part of the document. It's a bit annoying.
Similarly, I am using Endnote X5, and working while having the Track Changes option on. Please address this bug.
My system: HP Pavilion dm4. Windows 7 Pro 6.1.7601 SP1. Office 2010 version 14.0.6112.5000 (32-bit).
I have the exact same problem with draft view switching on. Additionally, when reading a document in Track Changes mode, the screen will occasionally jump to a different part of the document. I am using a Thinkpad Tablet with Windows 7 Pro and Office 2010 version 14.0.6112.5000 (32-bit).http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.proxy.library.emory.edu/pubmed/21696997
This happens with any document that I'm editing while using the Print Layout view, with Track Changes on. I am running Word 2010 on a PC with Windows XP. I should also note that I have Endnote X5 installed, which I know can cause some funky responses from Word -- maybe this is another case?
Hey Adrian,
We need alot more information to help you. Please post all details on your system specific situation that is similar to this one (Make and Model of PC, Version of Windows and Office, Any error codes, or steps into the problem)
Thanks!