I cant color in with mouse a text portion and overtype

G

Guest

To edit in Word I usually use the method whereby i color in with mouse a text
portion and overtype. Somehow I have turned this ability off and cant find
where to turn it back on.

Help!!
 
J

Jay Freedman

To edit in Word I usually use the method whereby i color in with mouse a text
portion and overtype. Somehow I have turned this ability off and cant find
where to turn it back on.

Help!!
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Tools > Options > Edit > check "Typing replaces selection".
 
S

Suzanne S. Barnhill

Tools | Options | General: Clear the check boxes for both options that refer
to WordPerfect. Also, FWIW, this is called "selecting," not "coloring in."

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Suzanne S. Barnhill
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Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA

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