Where do I configure the default text selection behavior in Windows?

Solution 1:

Here's workaround that I found online:

When you insert the cursor in the middle of a word and start dragging, and the whole word gets highlighted, backtrack the cursor a little then resume dragging in the desired direction. The rest of the word will be 'released' and you will only select the text from the intended point.

Solution 2:

The answer is no, Windows does not provide a method of controlling the mouse text selection. Individual apps are allowed to do different things.

Things to remember are the ctrl/shift + left/right combinations can be handy and easier to select the text you want. So I can click in URL for this page, press ctrl+left/right to jump through the url, then hold shift as well to start selecting bits.