How do I stop Word from applying format change to entire document

[jm1226]

I want to applying format (e.g., bullets) to a selection; however, Word
automatically applies the change to the entire document. How do I change it
so the change applies only to the selection?

 

[Jay Freedman]

I want to applying format (e.g., bullets) to a selection; however,
Word automatically applies the change to the entire document. How do
I change it so the change applies only to the selection?

See http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/Formatting/WholeDocumentReformatted.htm.

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Regards,
Jay Freedman
Microsoft Word MVP
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