I have an old (but up to now problem free) version of Word - 2002, SP3 - on a laptop running Windows 7, 64 bit. I use Word constantly, often up to 12 hours a day, every day (I'm a writer and an online photography teacher).

The problem is that in the last week or so the font displayed in Word (usually TNR 12 point) starts to separate from itself, almost as if it is dripping or melting on the screen.

I have Googled this extensively but I can't find anything on it, although I get the feeling it won't be that uncommon.

If anyone can throw any light on the issue, I would be very grateful.

Stephen