Overwriting selection

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Josh W

When I select text and then type new text, Word does not overwrite the
selected text but only inserts the new text before the selected text. This
happened without warning. How do I fix this. XP Word 2003.
 
Check - Tools > Options > Edit > Typing replaces selection

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THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK
YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU

GOD, that was so annoying
 
This has literally saved my computers life – I was on the brink of throwing
it out of the window – my boss will be pleased I didn’t have to!

There must be a shortcut I inadvertently pressed?

Thanks again!
 
The Insert key toggles between overwriting and inserting text.

At least in Word 2007, you can disable the Insert key; make sure to clear
the option to "Use the Insert key to control overtype mode" (Office button |
Word Options, Advanced category--you'll find the option under "Editing
options").
 
I echo the thanks of all the posters above! I too think I hit a bizarre
shortcut to turn this off!

Ed
 
It's very easy to accidentally touch Insert, which is adjacent to
Backspace and Delete on the standard 104-key keyboard.
 
Oh how the small things in life give us joy......

Thank you, this did indeed save my sanity
 
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