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Why can't I delete text in a document (not read-only)
We have gotten new computers, loaded with Microsoft Office Word 2003. When
working with files that were previously saved, we are unable to select text and then, using the delete button, remove the text from the document. Word will only allow us to "cut" the text to the clipboard. A small dialogue appears in the lower left hand of screen that reads "Delete block" with No (Yes) after it. It appears that the (Yes) is selected, and might be creating the problem. If so, how does one switch it to No? |
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Tools options general uncheck the two word perfect options, and make
sure typing replaces selection is checked. -- Graham Mayor - Word MVP My web site www.gmayor.com Word MVP web site http://word.mvps.org PensCrazy wrote: We have gotten new computers, loaded with Microsoft Office Word 2003. When working with files that were previously saved, we are unable to select text and then, using the delete button, remove the text from the document. Word will only allow us to "cut" the text to the clipboard. A small dialogue appears in the lower left hand of screen that reads "Delete block" with No (Yes) after it. It appears that the (Yes) is selected, and might be creating the problem. If so, how does one switch it to No? |
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that corrected the problem - thank you very much
"Graham Mayor" wrote: Tools options general uncheck the two word perfect options, and make sure typing replaces selection is checked. -- Graham Mayor - Word MVP My web site www.gmayor.com Word MVP web site http://word.mvps.org PensCrazy wrote: We have gotten new computers, loaded with Microsoft Office Word 2003. When working with files that were previously saved, we are unable to select text and then, using the delete button, remove the text from the document. Word will only allow us to "cut" the text to the clipboard. A small dialogue appears in the lower left hand of screen that reads "Delete block" with No (Yes) after it. It appears that the (Yes) is selected, and might be creating the problem. If so, how does one switch it to No? |
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Why can't I delete text in a document (not read-only)
I had the same issue. My IT guys were advising I uninstall and reinstall
Office 2003 because they couldn't figure it out. This fix is the ticket. Thanks. "PensCrazy" wrote: that corrected the problem - thank you very much "Graham Mayor" wrote: Tools options general uncheck the two word perfect options, and make sure typing replaces selection is checked. -- Graham Mayor - Word MVP My web site www.gmayor.com Word MVP web site http://word.mvps.org PensCrazy wrote: We have gotten new computers, loaded with Microsoft Office Word 2003. When working with files that were previously saved, we are unable to select text and then, using the delete button, remove the text from the document. Word will only allow us to "cut" the text to the clipboard. A small dialogue appears in the lower left hand of screen that reads "Delete block" with No (Yes) after it. It appears that the (Yes) is selected, and might be creating the problem. If so, how does one switch it to No? |
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