Quick answer: If Microsoft Word selects an entire paragraph when you drag across its end, try disabling When selecting, automatically select entire word in File → Options → Advanced → Editing options (Windows desktop). This affects automatic word selection; paragraph-mark selection and mouse behavior can still vary. Steps to stop word from selecting more Navigate Files > Options to open Ms Word options window Click Advance Uncheck the box against… Read More »Stop Word from Selecting Too Much Text: Smart Paragraph Selection