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How can I select an entire word with the mouse?

Select a word with the mouse in MS Word

Selecting a word with the mouse can be difficult in MS Word - you can easily drag too far, or start from the wrong place.

The easy way to select a whole word with the mouse is to double click anywhere in the word. The whole word will be selected.

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