I highlight then type, original word stays. What did I change?

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I used to be able to highlight a word, then begin typing, and the original
word would be deleted and replaced. I must have changed this setting
accidently. Now, I highlight a word I want to replace, begin typing, and
both the old and the new word are there. I've used Word so long now that
this simple difference is driving me bonkers. It's so simple that it does
not appear in any of the "help" entries.

What did I change? How can I change this back? Thanks!
 
G

Guest

Tools | Options | Edit tab and check typing replaces selection. Does this
solve your problem?
 
G

Guest

Select Tool > Options > Edit tab and turn on "Typing replaces selection".

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Regards
Lene Fredborg
DocTools - Denmark
www.thedoctools.com
Document automation - add-ins, macros and templates for Microsoft Word
 
G

Guest

Thank you! Thank you! That is exactly what I was looking for! You made my
day. Thanks again!
 
G

Guest

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! What a great community! This was just what
I was looking for.
 

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