Word Override

[scotty588]

This is driving me nuts. I am on a Macbook pro and I can't figure out how to turn off the override where if you space or type it deletes what you typed. I want it to push the words back not type over it. I think on PC its the insert key? What key do I push to turn this off on a Mac? Thanks

 

[WildCowboy]

Down at the bottom of the document's window, there should be an "OVR" item, likely with a green light next to it. You may have to stretch the window to the right a bit in order to see it. Just click it to turn off overprint.

 

[xUKHCx]

Down at the bottom of the page window where it "OVR" you can click on it, If override is on the circle will be green.

 

[scotty588]

Thanks for the fast reply that worked. Had to switch to normal view since I am in notebook mode. Not sure how I turned it on in the first place.

 

[mkrishnan]

Mmm, there's a keyboard shortcut for it... but I can't remember what it is now.

 

[CrzyCanuck72]

you can completely disable overtype mode in the Edit panel of Word's Preferences so you don't accidentally turn it on. I think it's the stupidest 'feature' ever. I can't think of any situation where it could be useful.