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
    2021-04-07T20:08:40+00:00

    MickyRowe, if you go to the start of the second paragraph and use the backspace key to delete backwards (instead of the forward delete), it seems to prevent the cursor jumping to the end. So I've heard.

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  2. Stefan Blom 351.7K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2021-04-07T19:21:53+00:00

    I don't know if it only happens with one of those views. I only work in 'Simple Markup' and rarely work in 'All Markup' (it's much too cluttered to work in).

    Side-note: Personally I always make use of All Markup view, because it gives me full control over the display of tracked changes. The view is fully customizable via the Advanced Track Changes Options dialog box. :-)

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  3. Stefan Blom 351.7K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2021-04-07T19:20:12+00:00

    You can report the issue via File > Feedback > Send a Frown.

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  4. Stefan Blom 351.7K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2021-04-07T12:08:24+00:00

    Since you mention switching between "All Markup" and "Simple Markup," are you saying that the issue occurs with just one of these views?

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  5. Anonymous
    2021-03-02T19:03:41+00:00

    Hello Karin Gravdal,

    Welcome to Microsoft Community, and thank you for reaching out!

    We appreciate you reaching out regarding your concern with the jumping cursor that you’re observing on your shared Word file. Let’s work together to resolve your concern.

    We need to isolate if the problem was with the Outlook app or was with the file itself. To help us identify the cause of the issue and then find the proper resolution for it, please provide the following information:

    1. Do you experience the same behavior when working with another shared Word file with the Track Changes turned on?
    2. What is the current build and version of the Word app you’re using? To check, please click this link.

    To further isolate your concern, we'd like to request a record of the steps to duplicate your concern on our end. This way, we can properly diagnose the issue you are getting, identify the cause and be able to provide suitable resolution. You can record your screen using your PowerPoint. For more information, please check this article: Record your screen in PowerPoint.

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