Word has a power search capability that you can use to search not only for text, but also for any formatting you have applied. For instance, you can search for specific character formats applied to your text by following these steps:
Figure 1. The Find tab of the Find and Replace dialog box.
Figure 2. The Find Font dialog box.
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2016-09-23 09:24:59
allen@sharonparq.com
Rick: It does work in Word 2016. You just need to make sure you display the "Advanced Find and Replace" dialog box. You do that by following the directions in step 1. (It works the same in Word 2016 as in 2013 in this regard.)
-Allen
2016-09-23 03:31:00
Rick
I have relied on this capability in Word for ages in every version I've ever used. It does not work in Word 2016. I'm baffled.
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