Highlight Text

G

Guest

I usually highlight text and type new words to write over the highlighted
text, however the new text is just placed in front of the old highlighted
text instead of replacing it. Please help. Thanks!
 
J

Jay Freedman

I usually highlight text and type new words to write over the highlighted
text, however the new text is just placed in front of the old highlighted
text instead of replacing it. Please help. Thanks!
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In Tools > Options > Edit, check "Typing replaces selection".
 

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