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# Unable to drag & drop

If the text in your working document is deleted when you drag&drop text into the Lexis Create DMS, you need to check your Word settings.

In Word, click *File* > *Options* > *Advanced* and make sure that "**Allow text to be dragged and dropped**" is selected

 

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