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
    2021-09-10T12:14:41+00:00

    Although, I am quite relieved it's not just me. I also am still having this problem in multiple documents. I kept looking for a hidden embedded code or link I was missing. It's very aggravating and hopefully it'll be fixed soon.

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  2. Anonymous
    2021-09-09T17:55:17+00:00

    Nope, still having it on some documents. I wonder why Microsoft seems just to be ignoring the problem

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  3. Anonymous
    2021-08-27T16:00:05+00:00

    I'm having the same problem and it's driving me batty. I edit with Track Changes turned on but all edits hidden, and it happens frequently when I delete something, although I can't find any meaningful pattern beyond that.

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  4. Anonymous
    2021-08-19T22:13:13+00:00

    I've been having the same problem, and I'm so relieved that I'm not alone. But I'm sorry everyone else is suffering, too. It is driving me crazy and my productivity is taking a hit.

    My workaround is a macro with a keyboard shortcut to place a bookmark so I can save my spot frequently. I work in print view, and I've found that the problem resolves (sometimes) if I switch between that view with gaps between the pages and the view with no gaps between the pages. I've also found it helps to turn off tracking (another keyboard shortcut) and delete the dodgy paragraph break.

    But I'm so disappointed with the service I am receiving for my subscription, and I really hope a fix comes soon.

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  5. Anonymous
    2021-08-13T07:22:56+00:00

    My son, who is about to join Microsoft UK as a graduate, tells me the most likely short-term solution is to install an earlier version of Word. He says these things are controlled by the software geeks in the States and he's puzzled that they have not already dealt with it, but he's going to try and find out.

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