[dba-Tech] Word select text issue

Supposedly, Word automatically selects an entire word when you try to select text. I know where the option is-- When Selecting, Automatically  Select Entire Word -- I know how to enable/disable it. What I can't do is get it to actually work. The option is selected, but when I drag to select, I only select what I actually highlight. Isn't Word supposed to automatically select the entire word when that option is selected? Maybe I'm doing it wrong? 

Susan H.