Selecting text and then typing does not delete selected text

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I have WordXP. In the older version I could select text that was to be
deleted and and start typing new text, which would delete the old text. It
doesn't work like that any more. I have to select the text, hit delete, and
then type. I like the old way better because it saved a keystroke.
 
On the Tools menu, click Options. Click the Edit tab. Make sure that
"Typing replaces selection" is checked, and click OK.

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