I can't select text and type to replace it

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Guest

I can't select text and push backspace to delete it or start typing to
replace it. When I try to type over a selected text, it inserts my typing
before the selected text. What settings do I need to change to fix this?
 
J

Jay Freedman

Tools > Options > Edit > "Typing replaces selection"

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Jay Freedman
Microsoft Word MVP
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On Wed, 7 Jun 2006 08:58:01 -0700, Iowa Joe <Iowa
 
J

Jay Freedman

Tools > Options > Edit > "Typing replaces selection"

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Regards,
Jay Freedman
Microsoft Word MVP
Email cannot be acknowledged; please post all follow-ups to the
newsgroup so all may benefit.

On Wed, 7 Jun 2006 08:58:01 -0700, Iowa Joe <Iowa
 

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