Replace Text

[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

 

[Terry Farrell]

Tools, Options, Edit Tab and check Typing Replace Selection option.

 

[CyberTaz]

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.

 

[Linda RQ]

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

 

[Linda RQ]

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

Linda