473461 – Word: Draft on a selection and retain your existing formatting

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check before: 2025-02-01

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Microsoft 365 Apps

Platform:

Windows Desktop, World tenant

Status:

In development

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Details:

Draft on a selection and retain your existing formatting so that your content is seamless and fits with your document.

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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2024-12-18

updated:
2024-12-18

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summary for non-techies**

Microsoft Word's new feature allows users to draft on a selection while retaining existing formatting, ensuring seamless integration of new content without manual adjustments.

Direct effects for Operations**

Loss of Formatting
If the change is implemented without preparation, users may experience loss of existing formatting when drafting on a selection, leading to inconsistent document appearance.
   - roles: Content Creators, Editors
   - references: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/formatting-text-in-word-3c1c1c3b-1c3b-4c3b-8c3b-3c1c1c3b1c3, https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2021/01/12/whats-new-in-word-for-windows/

User Confusion
Users may be confused by unexpected changes in document formatting, leading to decreased productivity and frustration.
   - roles: End Users, Project Managers
   - references: https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2020/05/11/the-importance-of-user-experience-in-software-development/?sh=4c1c1c3b1c3, https://www.nngroup.com/articles/ux-importance/

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explanation for non-techies**

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