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Old 07-02-2021, 10:04 AM
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If I have a section of text selected, the next key I touch replaces the selected text.




What settings can I change so that this does not happen?


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Old 07-02-2021, 12:18 PM
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Try: File > Options > Advanced > Uncheck ‘Typing replaces selected text’ > OK.
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Old 07-02-2021, 12:21 PM
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However, Moonshine's correct answer means you will always need to delete any text you want to replace.


Ctrl+Z is your friend.
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Old 07-02-2021, 09:25 PM
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Thank you both.


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