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    Insert function not working in office...

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by joeyrb, Oct 1, 2009.

  1. joeyrb

    joeyrb Notebook Evangelist

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    Just a note, apparently, my insert function in office doesnt work...but works in WordPad....
    I guess it's a microsoft issue, anyone else...?
    It's the 60day trial version.......
     
    joeyrb, Oct 1, 2009
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    I assume you have Word 2007, in which the insert function is disabled by default because it's easy to accidentally trigger it. Turn it on by going to Orange Orb > Word Options > Advanced > Use the Insert key to control overtype mode.
     
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  3. joeyrb

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    M-Sun Dude, you rock, Thanks so much! Got it to work!
    Let me rep point ya for the help!!
    Hope this works.....
     
    joeyrb, Oct 2, 2009
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