Re: Highlighted text problems

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Dab wrote:
> Hi:
>
> Hoping someone can give some guidance on this problem.
>
> I've been using word for years (lots of frustrating years I might
> add). There are many magic features in word that seem to happen
> without any initiation by the user. The latest spell that I'm
> experiencing is that my backspace no longer deletes text that I've
> selected. In addition, I used to be able to select a text section of
> then replace that text by typing. Now when I do this, the text that
> I type is added to what's already there. This is driving me nuts!
>
> Any help appreciated.

Both of those symptoms come from the same option. Go to Tools > Options >
Edit and check the box for "Typing replaces selection". I'm not sure how it
could spontaneously become unchecked, but there are some "odd things" about
the way Word stores its preferences.

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Regards,
Jay Freedman
Microsoft Word MVP FAQ: http://word.mvps.org


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