Replace Text

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Linda RQ

Hi Everyone,

I am using Word 2003. When I select text and want to replace it with what I
type or paste from another document, the text gets inserted in front of the
selected text, then I have to delete the text. I keep hitting my insert key
and that seems to toggle the function off but it keeps reverting back to
inserting instead of replacing. I looked around in the help file and found
in the Tools/Options/Edit Tab, the Overtype mode checkbox. This is
unchecked. I check the box and my procedure works once again but the
setting keeps getting unchecked if I close and then reopen word. My other
check boxes stay checked but this one won't.

BTW, is this a new thing with word 2003? If so, what's the rationale? I
am thinking most people expect when they select text and type over it, the
old text should be deleted instead of moved aside.

Thanks,
Linda
 
You did some pretty effective research but it pointed you just a little in
the wrong direction - same place, but restore the check for Typing Replaces
Selection. Perhaps that will make a difference.
 
ROFLOL!! Good grief!

Thank-you I bet I could sell this for big bucks at my workplace. I have
been putting up with that for too long and I can't even believe I missed
that option in there.

Linda
 
Haha. I try to research first before I ask but Geeze what a big mistake in
this case!

Linda
 
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