Over write highlighted text

[Leela]

I can't over write a section of text I've highlighted and want to change. I
know about the over write function, but I dont like to use it. I used to be
able to highlight text and write over it but now it wont let me unless I
delete it first - not even backspace works - anyone have any suggestions on
how i might fix this?

 

[Herb Tyson [MVP]]

Assuming Word 2003, choose Tools - Options - Edit, and enable Typing
Replaces Selection.