Thanks Suzanne,

It's nice to have this network of people. Have a great weekend!

Margaret

"Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote:

Tools | Options | Edit: Typing replaces selection.

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Suzanne S. Barnhill
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Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA
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"Margaret Minker" wrote in
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I used to highlight text and then type in a word which would replace the
highlighted text. Something has changed in formatting, (I have kids) and
now
when I highlight the word and type, the word is inserted alongside the
highlighted word. What would control that or cause that to happen?