Highlight and Type

[Sean Horvath]

I have the very odd problem that I cannot get rid of.

I am using Word 2003 and for some reason, I am not able to highlight a word
or phrase and type over it. If I highlight a word to change it, Word
inserts what I type and deselects the text I originally highlighted.

I cannot figure out what I changed to make this happen.

Any ideas or suggestions would be GREATLY appreciated.

Thanks,
Sean.

 

[Greg Maxey]

Sean,

Tools>Options>Edit and check typing replaces selection.

 

[Sean Horvath]

Ah thanks Greg,
This was driving me nuts!!!!

Sean.

 

[Jay Freedman]

I have the very odd problem that I cannot get rid of.

I am using Word 2003 and for some reason, I am not able to highlight a word
or phrase and type over it. If I highlight a word to change it, Word
inserts what I type and deselects the text I originally highlighted.

I cannot figure out what I changed to make this happen.

Any ideas or suggestions would be GREATLY appreciated.

Thanks,
Sean.

Go to Tools > Options > Edit and check the box for "Typing replaces
selection".

 

[Greg Maxey]

I have already been driven by a collection of smaller things ;-). Glad your
problem is solved.