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Checking for Inconsistent Formatting

By default, Word does not automatically check for inconsistent formatting as you create documents. To instruct Word to mark the document for inconsistent formatting, and also to check documents that you have already prepared for inconsistent formatting, you need to change editing options in the Word Options dialog box. Word will automatically detect any inconsistent format elements and mark them with a blue wavy underline. When you turn on the Keep track of formatting option you can also use the Select Text with Similar formatting command on the shortcut menu that appears if you right-click selected text.

Change Editing Options

Click the File tab, and then click Options.

In the left pane, click Advanced ...