Text selection

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If I have text in word and I highlight it with my mouse, it will not be
deleted when i hit backspace, nor will it disappear when I type another
letter, as it should. Is there a setting or a button I messed with
inadvertantly?
 
On the Edit tab of Tools | Options, check the box for "Typing replaces
selection."

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

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Did you try:

Tools
Options
Edit
Typing replaces selection <= check this box

-Julia
 
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