On Sun, 21 Aug 2005 13:58:03 -0700, timmit
wrote:

To edit in Word I usually use the method whereby i color in with mouse a text
portion and overtype. Somehow I have turned this ability off and cant find
where to turn it back on.

Help!!

Tools Options Edit check "Typing replaces selection".

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