How do I reinstate being able to highlight text and replace it?

[Michael in Maryland]

I apparently pushed a wrong button and now can not highlight text in Word and
then retype new text as a replacement. When I try to modify text, the
highlighting now dissappears and both versions of text are left in place.
Currently, the only way to change text is to either backspace over what I
want removed or to highlight copy and hit the delete button...then type in
new copy.

I am looking for an answer how to reinstate this feature.

 

[Jay Freedman]

I apparently pushed a wrong button and now can not highlight text in
Word and then retype new text as a replacement. When I try to modify
text, the highlighting now dissappears and both versions of text are
left in place. Currently, the only way to change text is to either
backspace over what I want removed or to highlight copy and hit the
delete button...then type in new copy.

I am looking for an answer how to reinstate this feature.

Tools > Options > Edit > check "Typing replaces selection". If you have Word
2007, go to Office button > Word Options > Advanced and check "Typing
replaces selected text".

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Regards,
Jay Freedman
Microsoft Word MVP
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