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Default How do I reset Word to automatically type over highlighted text?

I have somehow turned off the feature that allows you to delete and replace
highlighted text upon typing. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
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Tools Options Edit (tab)
Check "Typing replaces selection"
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I have somehow turned off the feature that allows you to delete and replace
highlighted text upon typing. Any suggestions would be greatly
appreciated!



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HeatherH wrote:
I have somehow turned off the feature that allows you to delete and
replace highlighted text upon typing. Any suggestions would be
greatly appreciated!


Tools Options Edit check "Typing replaces selection"

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ToolsOptionsEditTyping replaces selection.

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HeatherH wrote:
I have somehow turned off the feature that allows you to delete and
replace highlighted text upon typing. Any suggestions would be
greatly appreciated!



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