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Typing deletes text! How do I get back to INSERT mode.
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joel_P...@officeformac.com
Dec 14, 2009, 4:29:06 PM12/14/09
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Operating System: Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard)
Processor: Power PC
There it is, folks. I type. The cursor stays in the same place, typing overtop each successive character. Could someone explain how to get back to INSERT mode? Many thanks!
CyberTaz
Dec 14, 2009, 6:18:24 PM12/14/09
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Unless you've assigned a keystroke to the Overtype command or added it to a
toolbar it's controlled only through: Word> Preferences> Edit, clear the
check on Overtype Mode.
toolbar it's controlled only through: Word> Preferences> Edit, clear the
check on Overtype Mode.
However, it's possible that you have activated something through OS X itself
or have some 3rd party "helper" app triggering the behavior.
HTH |:>)
Bob Jones
[MVP] Office:Mac
On 12/14/09 4:29 PM, in article 59baf...@webcrossing.JaKIaxP2ac0,
Bob Jordan
Dec 14, 2009, 9:44:14 PM12/14/09
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If it is Word 2004 you are using then there is a small tick box at the
bottom right hand of every Word 2004 document labelled OVR - that is the
toggle you are looking for.
bottom right hand of every Word 2004 document labelled OVR - that is the
toggle you are looking for.
Bump it by mistake as I have done and you wonder how the hell you can
recover.
Bob J.
On 15/12/09 12:18 PM, in article
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joel_P...@officeformac.com
Dec 15, 2009, 12:02:07 PM12/15/09
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Dear Bob: That was the fix. Thank you VERY much. Excellent instructions.
Now if I only had a keystroke that would mute the two women (in the cafe where I am working) who are talking at the top of their lungs!
Sincerely,
Joel
> Unless you've assigned a keystroke to the Overtype command or added it to a
> toolbar it's controlled only through: Word> Preferences> Edit, clear the
> check on Overtype Mode.
>
> However, it's possible that you have activated something through OS X itself
> or have some 3rd party "helper" app triggering the behavior.
>
> HTH |:>)
> Bob Jones
> [MVP] Office:Mac
>
>
>
> On 12/14/09 4:29 PM, in article 59baf...@webcrossing.JaKIaxP2ac0,
Now if I only had a keystroke that would mute the two women (in the cafe where I am working) who are talking at the top of their lungs!
Sincerely,
Joel
> Unless you've assigned a keystroke to the Overtype command or added it to a
> toolbar it's controlled only through: Word> Preferences> Edit, clear the
> check on Overtype Mode.
>
> However, it's possible that you have activated something through OS X itself
> or have some 3rd party "helper" app triggering the behavior.
>
> HTH |:>)
> Bob Jones
> [MVP] Office:Mac
>
>
>
> On 12/14/09 4:29 PM, in article 59baf...@webcrossing.JaKIaxP2ac0,
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