If the selected text in Microsoft Word appears grayed out, it is likely due to a feature called "Track Changes" being enabled. When Track Changes is active, any modifications made to the document are marked and displayed in different colors to indicate the changes. Selected text is often displayed in a gray color to differentiate it from the rest of the text.
To resolve this issue and remove the grayed-out appearance of the selected text, you can either disable Track Changes or accept/reject the changes. Here's how you can do it:
1. Disabling Track Changes:
a. Open your Word document.
b. Navigate to the "Review" tab in the Word ribbon.
c. Look for the "Track Changes" button or option. It may be displayed as a toggle switch or in the "Tracking" group.
d. Click on the "Track Changes" button to disable it. The button's appearance may change to indicate that Track Changes is now turned off.
e. Verify if the selected text is still grayed out. If it's not, then Track Changes was the cause, and you can continue working on your document.
2. Accepting/Rejecting Changes:
a. Open your Word document.
b. Navigate to the "Review" tab in the Word ribbon.
c. Look for the "Accept" or "Reject" button in the "Changes" group. These buttons might have small arrows next to them.
d. Click on the arrow next to the "Accept" or "Reject" button to reveal additional options.
e. Select "Accept All Changes" or "Reject All Changes" from the dropdown menu, depending on your preference.
f. Verify if the selected text is still grayed out. If it's not, then accepting or rejecting the changes should have resolved the issue.
By following these steps, you should be able to remove the grayed-out appearance from the selected text in your Microsoft Word document.