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How to hide text formatting popup (Mini Toolbar) in Microsoft Word 2007

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00:00 How To Hide Text Formatting Popup (Mini Toolbar) In Microsoft Word 2007
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ACCEPTED ANSWER

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Hit the Office button.

Choose Word Options.

In the "Options" → "Popular" window ("Options" → "General" in newer versions of Word), uncheck the "Show Mini Toolbar on selection" option:

Word 1909 Version




ANSWER 2

Score 3


If I understood correctly what exactly you wish to disable, then these are the instructions on how to do it.

In short, Round button / Word Options / Remove the checkmark on "Show Mini toolbar on Selection".




ANSWER 3

Score 1


For someone who is looking for this solution for Word 2019

File > Options > General -> Unchek Show Mini Toolbar on selection.




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How to get rid of mini bar pop-up