How to highlight text and paste new text in it's place?

[Guest]

Previously, when I highlighted the text I wanted to replace, I could then
copy and paste new text over the top of it to replace it. Now, instead of
replacing it, when I paste the new text, the older text still remains. It
gets pushed further down in the document. I realize I can highlight it and
"cut", but it's an extra step that wasn't necessary before and I compile a
company publication everyday so it's frustrating.

Thanks

 

[Graham Mayor]

Tools > options > edit > typing replaces selection. Check the box.

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[Guest]

Thanks G.M. That did it. Now I'm wondering how that option was disabled if I
never did it myself?
Thanks again,

Erik