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How to Fix Words Sticking Together and Blue Borders in Word
Question details
The user needs to resolve an issue where typed words appear without spaces and a blue border surrounds the text or page.
- Product
- Microsoft Word / Windows
- Device & OS
- Windows
- Scenario
- Typing messages or documents in applications like Microsoft Word and WhatsApp.
- Observed behavior
- Words run together while typing, and an unexpected blue border outlines the text, page, or text box.
Ensure you have saved any open documents and have administrator privileges on your computer, as some system scans require elevated permissions.
Disable Third-Party Input Software
Conflict with third-party text-entry software is a common cause of typing anomalies and blue borders.
Third-party Input Method Editors (IMEs) can sometimes conflict with Windows applications, causing keystrokes to merge or displaying selection borders.
Press the Windows key + I on your keyboard to open the Windows Settings menu.
Click on 'Time & Language' and then select 'Language & region' from the available options.
Under the preferred languages section, switch to the default Windows keyboard (such as US English) and temporarily disable or uninstall any third-party input software.
Restart Microsoft Word or WhatsApp and try typing again to see if the words still stick together.
Run System File Checker and DISM Scans
Use built-in Windows diagnostic tools to repair corrupted system files that might be causing visual glitches and input errors.
Perform a Windows Clean Boot
A clean boot starts Windows with a minimal set of drivers and startup programs to help identify background software conflicts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is there a blue border around my text in Word?
A blue border usually indicates that an accessibility feature like Windows Narrator is active, or that a third-party input method is currently highlighting the active text field. Disabling the third-party IME or turning off Narrator often resolves it.
What causes typed words to run together without spaces?
This is typically caused by lag or software glitches in third-party keyboard/input applications, or system file corruption affecting how keystrokes are processed in Windows applications.
Will performing a Clean Boot delete my files?
No, a Clean Boot only temporarily disables non-essential background services and startup programs to help diagnose software conflicts. Your personal files and data remain completely safe and untouched.
Do I need to run all three DISM commands?
While 'RestoreHealth' is the most comprehensive command, running 'CheckHealth' and 'ScanHealth' first helps identify if corruption exists before initiating the actual repair process, ensuring a more thorough system check.
