word does not automatically replace selected text

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word used to automatically replace highlighted text with new text when I
selected and typed. For some reason its stopped doing that and i now have to
manually delete the selected text. Does anyone know why?
 
word used to automatically replace highlighted text with new text when I
selected and typed. For some reason its stopped doing that and i now have to
manually delete the selected text. Does anyone know why?
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Word 2003 and earlier: Tools > Options > Edit > check "Typing replaces
selection".

Word 2007: Office button > Word Options > Advanced > Editing options > check
"Typing replaces selected text".
 
Or, simply press the "Insert" key on your keyboard -- and be careful
you don't accidentally touch it when you type "Backspace" or "Delete."
 
That's a different issue.

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

Or, simply press the "Insert" key on your keyboard -- and be careful
you don't accidentally touch it when you type "Backspace" or "Delete."
 
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