Cursor jumps to the end of the document when deleting a line in Word and have Track Changes enabled (Word for Windows)

Anonymous
2021-03-01T17:25:45+00:00

I work with a document some others has created. In the document Enter has been jused quite many times to create/start a new line. When I use Backspace or Delete to remove the line and tie the sentencens together and then add a space between the sentences, then the cursor jumps all the way to the end of the document. 

When a turn off Track Changes, then it does not happen. I would assume this to be an error/flaw i MS Word and wonder if it is a workaround for the issue or if it would be fixed. I need to have Track Changes enabled.

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  1. Anonymous
    2021-08-12T21:11:50+00:00

    I am also having this issue across multiple documents with Track Changes on. Been having the issues for many months. I usually undo my edit, which shifts the view back to exact spot in document I was working on and then try a different method of editing.

    I just submitting feedback, however not holding my breath since apparently it has been an issue for at least 5 to 6 months. Thought it was an isolated occurrence until I found this forum.

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  3. Anonymous
    2021-08-10T03:04:33+00:00

    You're correct! I just reloaded my Normal and it hasn't fixed it. Damn.

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  4. Anonymous
    2021-08-10T01:22:06+00:00

    Hi all, I suspect, after some sluething, the problem may be caused by having changed your Word Normal Template in error. I have tracked back any changes to my system and I estimate the issue began the day my system says my Normal Template was changed. And so I am going to delete the change and revert to the default Normal. I'll let you know if that fixes our problems. You'll find your Normal Template at C:\Users[username]\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Templates. To get the default template back: Locate the "normal. dotm" file inside the Templates folder, select it, hold "Shift" and press "Delete." Click "Yes" to permanently delete the normal template file. 8. Launch Microsoft Word to create a new, default normal template.

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  5. Anonymous
    2021-08-07T20:48:06+00:00

    Then, I'll contact him!

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