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Is there a way to make the selected text easier to see on a Mac?
If the selected text in Word appears faint, you can change your preference for it with these instructions:
If Word is open, close it
Go into System Settings > Appearance
Find the "Highlight color" drop-down menu, and select preferred colour
Exit System Settings
Re-open MS Word
The highlight colour should now change. The effect is system-wide (not just in Word).