Word is not really creating a new style, but keeping track of your
formatting, an option you can uncheck in Tools | Options, Edit tab. More
info at this page:
http://www.shaunakelly.com/word/sfpane/StylesAndFormattingPane.html
> When I use a certain style and then add formatting or
> change something to the paragraph style, another style is
> added to "Styles and Formatting." This is very confusing
> and would like to know if there is a way I can turn that
> feature off. Thanks. Lisa