Change in colour of Microsoft Word Document view

[shyamwestwind]

Can somebody explain this ?
I had saved my lyrics in a folder and now when I review the documents,, I can view the files in blue and some in black as it should be. dont know how to explain this properly o I'm attaching a screen shot o the page to show you what I mean.
Last year I had observed that some files and folders were depicted in red and I could not open the file.
This time the files can be opened , but the blue lettering does bother me.
Please tell me whats happening !!!

[levi2]

Here ya go im not clever just done a google

Q. I have noticed that some of my files have changed from black text to blue text. Why is this happening?

A. First of all, there is nothing to worry about. The blue text just means that the files or folders are compressed.

When you run the Disk Cleanup Utility, there is an option to compress old files that you can either check or uncheck. If you have yours checked, then your system is automatically compressing older files to save disk space.

You can uncompress these folders or files at any time by right clicking them and selecting Properties, then clicking on Advanced. In this window you can uncheck the box that says "Compress contents to save disk space."

Compressed files can still be easily opened as needed, they just might be a little slower since the computer will have to decompress them before displaying them.

You can also turn off the option that changes the text color of compressed or encrypted files. Open any folder and select Tools, Folder Options and then View. From here just scroll down and find the check box that says "Show encrypted or compressed files in color" and remove the check.

[shyamwestwind]

Thank you soooooooo much levi2 - I can sleep easy now.......... Thanks again

[jerrymc]

Yeah.....agree with levi.... some of my Midi titles have also gone "Blue"....and for the same reason. They open no problem...so hopefully all is well.