How to Disable Auto Word Select in Office 365 Outlook

 

Introduction

Auto word select is a feature in Office 365 Outlook that automatically selects entire words when you click on them. While this can be helpful for some users, it can be quite annoying for others who prefer more precise control over text selection. Fortunately, disabling this feature is straightforward. In this blog post, we'll walk you through the steps to turn off auto word select in Office 365 Outlook.

Steps to Disable Auto Word Select

1. Open Outlook: Start by opening your Office 365 Outlook application.

2. Access Options:

   • Click on the File tab located at the top left corner of the window.
   • Select Options from the menu. This will open the Outlook Options dialog box.

3. Navigate to Mail Settings:

   • In the Outlook Options dialog box, click on Mail in the left-hand sidebar.

4. Editor Options:

   • Under the Mail settings, find and click on Editor Options. This will open another dialog box with various settings related to composing and editing emails.

5. Advanced Settings:

   • In the Editor Options dialog box, click on the Advanced tab.

6. Disable Auto Word Select:

   • Scroll down to the Editing options section.
   • Look for the option labeled When selecting, automatically select entire word.
   • Uncheck this box to disable the auto word select feature.

7. Save Changes:

   • Click OK to save your changes and close the Editor Options dialog box.
   • Click OK again to close the Outlook Options dialog box.