This wikiHow will teach you how to find and delete duplicate words in Word using a computer. Usually, the default grammar checker will underline any repeats, but you can always use the find and replace tool to locate specific words and delete them manually.

  1. You can either click File > Open when you have Word open, or you can right-click your project file and select Open with > Word .
    • If you're using the mobile app, simply open your project in editing mode and tap the magnifying glass, then enter a word you're looking for.
  2. If you haven't selected another tab, this should be selected when you open the project.
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  3. It's in the "Editing" group.
  4. This will pop up a "Find and Replace" window.
  5. There should be a field for you to enter your word.
  6. It's at the bottom of the window.
  7. " This sets the tool to find that word and highlight it.
    • If you don't see "Highlight All," you may need to click Reading Highlight first.
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    Press Backspace or Delete until the word is deleted. You'll manually need to delete the highlighted words if you want to remove duplicates.
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      1. Open your project in Word.
      2. Click the Home tab (if needed).
      3. Click the arrow next to Find .
      4. Click Advanced Find .
      5. Type the word you want to search for.
      6. Click More .
      7. Click to check the box next to "Find whole words only" and "Highlight All."

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