Fix sticky text error in Word quickly

This article shares how to effectively fix the error of text sticking together on Word. The instructions are clear and easy to understand, helping you improve your editing experience.

Table of Contents:
I. Find out the cause of the error
II. How to fix the error of sticky text in Word.

Error Cause

- Version conflict: Using an old version of Word to open a file created in a new version can cause text to stick together in Word. Incompatibility between versions leads to loss of formatting.
- Copying from other sources: Pasting text from PDF, Excel or PowerPoint without reformatting can also cause text to stick together, making it confusing to read.

How to fix

1. Save the file as *.doc

Step 1: Open the problematic text file and select Save As

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Step 2: The Save As dialog box opens, in the Save As Type section , select Word 97 - 2003 Document and click Save to save the file to .doc mode .

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2. Adjust Word settings

Step 1: Open the Word text file with the problem, click File and select Options as shown below.

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Step 2: The Word Options interface opens, here you select Proofing and uncheck all the boxes in When correcting spelling and grammar in Word and then click OK.

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3. Use support software

Microsoft's File Format Converters tool   supports fast format conversion, helping to reduce formatting problems. Using this software will help convert files and fix sticky text errors in Word effectively.

4. Save the file properly

4.1. For Word 2010 and later

Step 1: Open the Word file you want to save => Select File .

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Step 2: Select Options

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Step 3: In the dialog box that appears, select Save .

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Step 4:  Go to Save Documents  => In  Save files in this format  => Select Word 97-2003 Document (*.doc) .

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4.2. For Word 2007 and 2003

Step 1: After opening the Word file you want to save, select the Microsoft Office button => Select Word Options as shown in the image below.

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Step 2: In the Word Options  dialog box that appears => Select Save .

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Step 3:  Go to Save Documents  => In Save files in this format  => Select Word 97-2003 Document (*.doc) .

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Instructions to fix the error of text sticking together in Word on versions such as Word 2007, 2010, and 2013 will help you overcome the situation of text being stacked, with no space between characters. A useful tip is to save the document in .doc format to increase compatibility and avoid encountering this error during editing.

To reduce the errors of sticky letters, you can also check and adjust the 'Check spelling and grammar' settings in Word Options, which helps improve the error correction process when using office software. Make sure to update the software regularly for a smoother experience when using Word.

Lesley Montoya

Update 18 February 2025