paste and replace text

M

Michael

I am using Word 2003, and when I highlight text and try to paste new text
over it, the highlight goes away and the new text is inserted right next to
the old text. The same thing happens when I try to delete large portions of
text. I highlight and push delete, but only one character gets deleted. Is
there any way to change the paste settings? My insert key is not pressed, by
the way.
 
J

Jay Freedman

I am using Word 2003, and when I highlight text and try to paste new text
over it, the highlight goes away and the new text is inserted right next to
the old text. The same thing happens when I try to delete large portions of
text. I highlight and push delete, but only one character gets deleted. Is
there any way to change the paste settings? My insert key is not pressed, by
the way.

Tools > Options > Edit > check "Typing replaces selection"
 

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