Microsoft KB Archive/293146

= Text is not replaced when you type over a selection in the Reviewing Pane in Word 2002 =

Article ID: 293146

Article Last Modified on 9/25/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Word 2002 Standard Edition

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This article was previously published under Q293146





SYMPTOMS
In the Reviewing Pane in Microsoft Word 2002, when you select text and type new text to replace the selection, the new text is inserted in front of the selection, and the selected text is retained.



CAUSE
Text in the Reviewing Pane is not automatically deleted when you type over a selection.



WORKAROUND
To work around this behavior, delete the selection and then type the new text.



STATUS
This behavior is by design.

Additional query words: typeover overwrite overtype overtyping WD2002

Keywords: kbbug kbnofix KB293146

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