Hi there,

I have this annoying problem where I can't replace the selected text in word
with something else simply by typing it in after I select the text with my
mouse. I'm reduced to having to cut the text before I type.

Does anyone know how I can fix this?

Thanks!

Tools | Options | Edit: Typing replaces selection.

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Suzanne S. Barnhill
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Words into Type
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"cherrypicker" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> Hi there,
>
> I have this annoying problem where I can't replace the selected text in
word
> with something else simply by typing it in after I select the text with my
> mouse. I'm reduced to having to cut the text before I type.
>
> Does anyone know how I can fix this?
>
> Thanks!