word does not automatically replace selected text

[rosieh]

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?

 

[Jay Freedman]

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 2003 and earlier: Tools > Options > Edit > check "Typing replaces
selection".

Word 2007: Office button > Word Options > Advanced > Editing options > check
"Typing replaces selected text".

 

[rosieh]

Jay, you are an absolute star. Thank you so much it was driving me crazy.

 

[grammatim]

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

 

[Suzanne S. Barnhill]

That's a different issue.

--
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."