Microslop Word, What the hell did I do and how can I turn it off?

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I was working in Word and apparently hit some keys when I grabbed my laptop from falling. Now I have this screen that covers my work when I scroll down.

It is some sort of accessibility creature I have Googlefooed for an hour and cannot get the correct turn off setting because I cannot describe it well enough for the Non existing HELP to understand what I want.
I know some computer guru here can help.
Thanks!

Here is a screenshot of the Word doc affected
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Exit Focus Mode/Read Mode:

Go to the View tab on the ribbon at the top of Word.

Look for a mode such as "Read Mode" or "Focus Mode" and switch back to "Print Layout" or "Edit Mode."



2. Turn Off Accessibility Features:

Go to File > Options > Ease of Access.

Check if any accessibility features, such as "Read Aloud" or high-contrast settings, are turned on. Disable them if necessary.



3. Reset the View Settings:

On the View tab, make sure that "Print Layout" is selected.

If you still see the overlay, click on Immersive Reader or other reading tools and turn them off.



4. Shortcut Fix:

You might have accidentally toggled a feature using a shortcut. To reset this, press:

Ctrl + Alt + Space (to turn off certain reading features).

Esc (to close any active reading window).
 
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I was working in Word and apparently hit some keys when I grabbed my laptop from falling. Now I have this screen that covers my work when I scroll down.

It is some sort of accessibility creature I have Googlefooed for an hour and cannot get the correct turn off setting because I cannot describe it well enough for the Non existing HELP to understand what I want.
I know some computer guru here can help.
Thanks!

Here is a screenshot of the Word doc affected
View attachment 538794
Did you find a remedy?
 

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