Overwriting selection

[Josh W]

When I select text and then type new text, Word does not overwrite the
selected text but only inserts the new text before the selected text. This
happened without warning. How do I fix this. XP Word 2003.

 

[Graham Mayor]

Check - Tools > Options > Edit > Typing replaces selection

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[Mr. Koel]

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK
YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU

GOD, that was so annoying

 

[Jeroen]

Thanks!

Check - Tools > Options > Edit > Typing replaces selection

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[Pete]

This has literally saved my computers life – I was on the brink of throwing
it out of the window – my boss will be pleased I didn’t have to!

There must be a shortcut I inadvertently pressed?

Thanks again!

 

[Stefan Blom]

The Insert key toggles between overwriting and inserting text.

At least in Word 2007, you can disable the Insert key; make sure to clear
the option to "Use the Insert key to control overtype mode" (Office button |
Word Options, Advanced category--you'll find the option under "Editing
options").

 

[Ed R]

I echo the thanks of all the posters above! I too think I hit a bizarre
shortcut to turn this off!

Ed

 

[Peter T. Daniels]

It's very easy to accidentally touch Insert, which is adjacent to
Backspace and Delete on the standard 104-key keyboard.

 

[Ronel]

Oh how the small things in life give us joy......

Thank you, this did indeed save my sanity