If you have a large monitor set to a high resolution (which means you can see more information on the screen at one time) then this isn't a big problem the dialog box won't interfere with using the document.
It should be noted that when you use Ctrl+Tab to switch between the Find and Replace dialog box and your document, the dialog box remains firmly planted in view, hovering over your document. Also, you will be returned to the exact cursor location in the dialog box that you were in when you toggled to the document. When you again press Ctrl+Tab to jump back to the dialog box, the find/replace operation will start from your new cursor location. (If you are using Word 97, you can also use Ctrl+F6.) Once back in the document, you can scroll through the document or edit as necessary, while the dialog box is still there, grayed out. If you would rather toggle between the Find and Replace dialog box and your document, you can do so by pressing Ctrl+Tab. You can also press Ctrl+F4, or you can use Tab to select the Cancel button and then press Enter. I find the easiest way is to simply press Esc. If you want to get rid of the dialog box, there are three ways you can do it. Of course, pressing Ctrl+H displays the Replace tab of the Find and Replace dialog box.
Cheri asked if there is a way to close the Find and Replace dialog box using the keyboard, or, better yet, a way to toggle between the document and the Find and Replace dialog box using the keyboard.Īs with most commands in Word, there are keyboard commands you can use.