I used to be able to write over words I highlihgted an have the old word just
delete automatically, my kid pressed some buttons and now it soesnt do that
any more. Why? What can I do?

Go to ToolsOptionsEdit and check the box for 'Typing replaces selection'.
You might also check to make sure the Insert key is 'off' by lookin at the
Status Bar - make sure the letters OVR are gray, not black.

HTH |:)

"tailgunner Joe" wrote:

I used to be able to write over words I highlihgted an have the old word just
delete automatically, my kid pressed some buttons and now it soesnt do that
any more. Why? What can I do?

If OVR is dimmed, I would say that the Insert key is ON.

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"CyberTaz" wrote in message
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Go to ToolsOptionsEdit and check the box for 'Typing replaces
selection'.
You might also check to make sure the Insert key is 'off' by lookin at the
Status Bar - make sure the letters OVR are gray, not black.

HTH |:)

"tailgunner Joe" wrote:

I used to be able to write over words I highlihgted an have the old word
just
delete automatically, my kid pressed some buttons and now it soesnt do
that
any more. Why? What can I do?