Microsoft Word 2003 deleting error

[Guest]

Ok, basically when i highlight words and press delete, nothing happens, it
simply resets the cursor to the start of the word. So if im writing quickly,
then decide i want to change a word, ususally i press ctrl+alt and use the
arrow jkeys before hitting delete. I mean to be honest i use it so much that
i simply CANT stop doing it, even though i know it doesnt work.

Now if i want to delete things i have to actually press the delete key,
which is simply annoying when im writing fast.

Anyone know what ive done wrong for Word to start doing this?

 

[Doug Robbins - Word MVP]

Tools>Options>Edit and check the "Typing replaces selection" box.

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[Guest]

wow, that was fast (wasnt expecting a reply), thanks that totally sorted it.
Wonder what i did wrong in the first place!

Thanks again.
Tom

 

[Suzanne S. Barnhill]

On the General tab of Tools | Options, clear the check boxes for both
options that refer to WordPerfect.

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Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA

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