Microsoft Word Bug???

TheOhioStateUniversity · 03-14-2006, 09:00 PM

Ok this has bugged me for years (pardon the pun) now and Im just curious If this happens to others. Sometimes when I am writing a paper using Microsoft Word it will lose the ability to delete letters or add letters to words properly. For instance, if I mispelled "hapens" and attempt to add an extra p it will just delete the p thats already there and add the new letter in its place. Also, when I attempt to add spaces it will begin to delete things instead of adding extra space. Im not sure if I am explaining this right but it pisses me off and is only alleviated after I restart MS Word. Is there anything I can do?

Celeval · 03-14-2006, 09:02 PM

Press the 'Insert' key to move from overwrite mode to insert mode.

JeeberD · 03-14-2006, 09:03 PM

Listen to Kevin, he knows what he's talking about...

TheOhioStateUniversity · 03-14-2006, 09:20 PM

ohhh... So what am I doing wrong to put it in this "mode". I always thought it was some bug.

Buccaneer · 03-14-2006, 09:22 PM

No, a bug is when they actually put "The" in front of Ohio State Univ.

TheOhioStateUniversity · 03-14-2006, 09:28 PM

Males shouldnt be jealous that's a female's trait....Maybe you can get a degree here if you try hard Bucc

cthomer5000 · 03-14-2006, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by TheOhioStateUniversity

ohhh... So what am I doing wrong to put it in this "mode".

You're accidentally hitting the Insert button, located right next to delete on any keyboard i've seen.

Buccaneer · 03-14-2006, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by TheOhioStateUniversity

Males shouldnt be jealous that's a female's trait....Maybe you can get a degree here if you try hard Bucc

I already have a graduate degree from UNC. Didn't think I needed a degree from an overgrown junior college.

Celeval · 03-14-2006, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by cthomer5000

You're accidentally hitting the Insert button, located right next to delete on any keyboard i've seen.

That's it - insert toggles this mode. If you look at the status bar, you'll see either 'OVR' or 'INS', that's the indicator.

TheOhioStateUniversity · 03-14-2006, 10:01 PM

Thanks guys, that has bothered me since High School.

FrogMan · 03-14-2006, 10:01 PM

so, for once it's not a bug, IT'S A FEATURE!!!!! and Daivd Winter rejoiced

FM

Passacaglia · 03-15-2006, 01:22 PM

You might also be accidentally clicking on part of the bottom screen -- there's an area there that toggle between insert and OVR.

JW · 03-15-2006, 08:18 PM

The same has happened to me, and the first time it happened it took me a while to figure out that I had accidentally hit the Insert key. So don't feel bad.

EagleFan · 03-15-2006, 09:17 PM

I hear that University of Michigan students actually know how to use the insert key....

Honolulu_Blue · 03-15-2006, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by EagleFan

I hear that University of Michigan students actually know how to use the insert key....

That we do, my friend. That we do.

Crapshoot · 03-15-2006, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by TheOhioStateUniversity

Males shouldnt be jealous that's a female's trait....Maybe you can get a degree here if you try hard Bucc

I feel confident Bucc's degree is not is in Kinesology...

03-14-2006, 09:03 PM	#3
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	Listen to Kevin, he knows what he's talking about... __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

03-14-2006, 09:20 PM	#4
TheOhioStateUniversity High School Varsity Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Columbus, GA via Columbus, OH	ohhh... So what am I doing wrong to put it in this "mode". I always thought it was some bug. __________________ Buckeyes Football/Basketball >>>> Your Favorite School

03-14-2006, 09:28 PM	#6
TheOhioStateUniversity High School Varsity Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Columbus, GA via Columbus, OH	Males shouldnt be jealous that's a female's trait....Maybe you can get a degree here if you try hard Bucc __________________ Buckeyes Football/Basketball >>>> Your Favorite School

03-14-2006, 10:01 PM	#10
TheOhioStateUniversity High School Varsity Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Columbus, GA via Columbus, OH	Thanks guys, that has bothered me since High School. __________________ Buckeyes Football/Basketball >>>> Your Favorite School

03-14-2006, 10:01 PM	#11
FrogMan Hattrick Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Pintendre, Qc, Canada	so, for once it's not a bug, IT'S A FEATURE!!!!! and Daivd Winter rejoiced FM __________________ A Black Belt is a White Belt who refused to give up... follow my story: The real life story of a running frog...

03-14-2006, 09:02 PM	#2
Celeval Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Cary, NC, USA	Press the 'Insert' key to move from overwrite mode to insert mode.

03-14-2006, 09:22 PM	#5
Buccaneer Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Colorado	No, a bug is when they actually put "The" in front of Ohio State Univ.

03-15-2006, 01:22 PM	#12
Passacaglia Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Big Ten Country	You might also be accidentally clicking on part of the bottom screen -- there's an area there that toggle between insert and OVR. __________________ Pride and Prejudice -- an FOF9 Lions dynasty, starting 1966

03-15-2006, 08:18 PM	#13
JW College Prospect Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Monroe, LA, USA	The same has happened to me, and the first time it happened it took me a while to figure out that I had accidentally hit the Insert key. So don't feel bad.

03-15-2006, 09:17 PM	#14
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	I hear that University of Michigan students actually know how to use the insert key....

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