Check formatting for consistency

Microsoft Word can detect formatting inconsistencies as you type, and then mark them with a blue, wavy underline.

1. On the Tools menu, click Options, and then click the Edit tab.
2. Under Editing options, select the Keep track of formatting check box, if it is not already selected.
3. Under Editing options, select the Mark formatting inconsistencies check box.

   Formatting inconsistencies will be marked with blue, wavy underlines.

4. In your document, right-click the blue, wavy underline where a formatting inconsistency has occurred.

   You will be prompted to replace one of the following; click the option that applies.

   • Direct formatting that's similar to formatting that you've applied more frequently.
   • List formatting that's similar to other list formatting.
   • Direct formatting that matches a style.

Note   To have Word remove the blue, wavy underline and not correct this inconsistency, click Ignore Once. To skip all occurrences of the inconsistency in the document, click Ignore Rule.