adaniele
08-14-2007, 05:07 PM
Hi guys, thx for your time and hlp in advance.
Situation:
I am highlighting a word that i want to replace and then typing the new word.
Problem:
Instead of replacing the highlighted word starts typing the new word at the beggining of the old one.
ex:
before...
my computer hates me. (computer to be replaced)
after....
my carcomputer hates me.
I tryed with the insert/overwrite option but is not that.
thx, max.
Rabbie
08-16-2007, 03:42 AM
What program were you using? and what version of Windows?
adaniele
08-19-2007, 05:53 PM
What program were you using? and what version of Windows?
Hi Rabbie , i am using windows Xp pro and it happens with any program.
thx, max
boblarson
08-19-2007, 07:34 PM
Have you tried rebooting to reset things?
adaniele
08-19-2007, 09:46 PM
Have you tried rebooting to reset things?
bob, thx for your suggestion. we rebooted the computer several times.
max
boblarson
08-19-2007, 09:50 PM
Just had to ask ;) it's surprising how infrequently some people think of that. Have you tried using a different keyboard on that computer?
Minkey
08-20-2007, 12:56 AM
This doesn't apply to highlighting a word but have you tried hitting the insert key, this does change the way letters are replaced or not when typing.
boblarson
08-20-2007, 12:58 AM
This doesn't apply to highlighting a word but have you tried hitting the insert key, this does change the way letters are replaced or not when typing.
I believe they said they did (at the bottom of their initial post).
Minkey
08-20-2007, 11:00 AM
I believe they said they did (at the bottom of their initial post).
Erm oops sorry :rolleyes:
This is very odd behavior and I can't think of, certainly any system setting, that would cause this.
Hi Rabbie , i am using windows Xp pro and it happens with any program.
thx, max
I know you say all programs but does this include say IE or Firefox ? can you try it in Notepad as this has virtually no options.
You could do a system restore, if you have it enabled, or even better a Windows repair if you have a full XP disk.
adaniele
08-20-2007, 05:59 PM
Erm oops sorry :rolleyes:
This is very odd behavior and I can't think of, certainly any system setting, that would cause this.
I know you say all programs but does this include say IE or Firefox ? can you try it in Notepad as this has virtually no options.
You could do a system restore, if you have it enabled, or even better a Windows repair if you have a full XP disk.
Resolution:
Start-->Programs-->Microsoft Office-->Microsoft Tools--> Microsoft Office 2003 Save my stting wizzards.
I restored previous settings and fixed.
thx all of you 4 your time and suggestions.
max.