word 2002- replacing highlighted text with new text

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Recently when I highlight a portion of text in a word document to edit it,
the highlighted text is not replaced with my new text but simply moved over.
How can I restore the original feature? I would like to highlight some text
and once I begin typing, I would like the highlighted text to delete being
replaced by the new.
 
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Suzanne S. Barnhill

Tools | Options | Edit: Typing replaces selection.

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

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