Ever try to fix formatting that refuses to change? You can start with a clean slate by removing all formatting from the selection—select the block of text and press Ctrl-Shift-N.

Alternatively, you can use Word’s Reveal Formatting task pane to modify the formatting. In Word 2003 & 2007, just hit Shift-F1; in Word 2002, select Reveal Formatting from the Format menu. When you click on an underlined link, an options dialog will display settings that you can modify. By checking the Distinguish style source option, you can view whether formatting was applied directly or via a style