Microsoft KB Archive/44589

Typing Replaces Selection Option in Word for Windows PSS ID Number: Q44589 Article last modified on 07-14-1994

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Summary:

In Microsoft Word for Windows, to specify that selected text is replaced when you begin typing, use the procedure below:

Word for Windows version 2.0
From the Tools menu choose Options. From the Category box, select the General icon and select the Typing Replaces Selection check box. Turning this option on enables any keystroke to delete the selected text, and places Word in insert mode. The insertion point is located at the point the text was deleted.

Word for Windows versions 1.x
From the Utilities menu, choose Customize and select the Typing Replaces Selection check box. Turning this option on enables any keystroke to delete the selected text, and places Word in insert mode. The insertion point is located at the point the text was deleted.

More Information:

As an alternative, you can use overtype mode to type over the top of existing text. Each character typed replaces the character underneath the cursor. This method requires no text selection. Place the insertion point at the beginning of the text you want to type over and press the INS key. The letters OVR appear at the bottom of the screen indicating Word is in Overtype mode. Pressing the INS key again turns off Overtype mode.

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