To select text and replace when typing a new word

H

Habrix J

I am using MS Office 2003. I have a problem with Word.

The problem only started recently, so I probably changed some setting
without knowing it.

Usually when you select text by highlighting it and then starts to type the
selected text is replaced with the new text. For some reason that doesn't
happen. The highlighted text stays there as if I have only clicked and
started to type.

How can I change the settings for this?
 
L

Lene Fredborg

Select Tools > Options > Edit tab and turn on "Typing replaces selection".

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Regards
Lene Fredborg - Microsoft MVP (Word)
DocTools - Denmark
www.thedoctools.com
Document automation - add-ins, macros and templates for Microsoft Word
 
L

Luc

Habrix,
Tools - Options - Edit tab - is there a check next to replace selection the
very first checkbox?
 
J

Jaleel

Hi,

Go to tools - options - edit. Check the editing options - Typing replaces
selection.

Regards,

Jaleel
 

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