highlighting problem

[Terrie]

In Word, when I type a word, and there is an error in it,
I highlight the incorrect part and retype it. However the
highlighted part does not disappear and I have to delete
the incorrect part manually.
eg sydney becomes Ssydney
What do I need to turn on or off and how?

 

[Shauna Kelly]

Hi Terrie

Tools > Options. Click the Edit tab. Tick "Typing replaces selection".

Hope this helps.

Shauna Kelly. Microsoft MVP.
http://www.shaunakelly.com/word
Melbourne, Australia