Lately when I have been using microsoft word, it won't let me type over text when I select it. Why is this?

Question

I have to first delete the text I don't want and then type the new text. how can I fix this? Thanks.

Answer 1

In the ms word go to tolls, then go to options and select the edit tab,. there the first option that is - "typing replaces selection should be ticked" if not it does not replace the text which is selected and you have to delete it OK say thanks

Answer 2

Select the text you want to type over - it will be highlighted. As soon as you begin to type, the old/previous will disappear. Is that what you wanted?

This is better than turning "insert" off and typing over existing text.

Answer 3

You should have an "Insert" key on your keyboard. Press this key, then it should allow you to type over text.

Answer 4

you should "turn on" the insert function, just press the insert button on your keyboard once.. and if you want to make it back, just press it once again baby...