microsoft word keeps selecting text

Go to File, Options, then Advanced. Look for the option When selecting, automatically select entire word (it is enabled by default). You can disable the 'feature' by deselecting it (checkbox).

1. How do I stop Word from highlighting text?
2. How do I stop my cursor from selecting letters?
3. Why does my mouse keep selecting letters?
4. How do I stop Word from changing formatting?
5. Why is there a light GREY highlight on my Word document?
6. How come when I click on text it highlights everything?
7. What is overtype mode?
8. What does overtype mean?
9. Where is the INS key on my keyboard?
10. How do I stop typing over words in outlook?
11. Why is Gmail typing over text?

How do I stop Word from highlighting text?

Remove highlighting from part or all of a document

Select the text that you want to remove highlighting from, or press Ctrl+A to select all of the text in the document. Go to Home and select the arrow next to Text Highlight Color. Select No Color.

How do I stop my cursor from selecting letters?

Press the "Ins" key to toggle overtype mode off. Depending on your keyboard model, this key may also be labeled "Insert." If you simply want to disable overtype mode but keep the ability to toggle it back on, you are done.

Why does my mouse keep selecting letters?

The problem was caused by you accidentally tapping the Insert key in the first place. The Insert key is mostly used to switch between the two main modes of entering text on a computer, Overtype Mode and Insert Mode. Want some more help with your keyboard?

How do I stop Word from changing formatting?

There are two ways you can stop Word in its tracks: Disable the feature by choosing AutoCorrect Options from the Tools menu, clicking the AutoFormat As You Type option, and then unchecking the Define Styles Based On Your Formatting option in the Automatically As You Type section.

Why is there a light GREY highlight on my Word document?

If the document contains lots of fields, and your Word preferences are set to highlight fields as "Always", those fields in the document will show with a grey highlight. If the above does not help, follow the steps below: 1. Select the text, Go to Format > Borders & Shading.

How come when I click on text it highlights everything?

StickyKeys is a feature created by Microsoft to help users with physical disabilities. StickyKeys allows a user to press a modifier key (Shift, Alt, Ctrl) or the Windows key, and and have it remain active until another key is pressed. To turn this feature off, simply press both shift keys at the same time.

What is overtype mode?

Updated: 10/17/2017 by Computer Hope. Alternatively referred to as OVR in Microsoft Word, overtype mode is a text mode that will overwrite text to the right of the cursor as the user types. This mode, if it's supported, is usually entered and exited by pressing the Insert key.

What does overtype mean?

overtype in British English

(ˌəʊvəˈtaɪp) verb (transitive) to replace (typed text) by typing new text in the same place.

Where is the INS key on my keyboard?

Sometimes displayed as Ins, the Insert key is a key on most computer keyboards near or next to the backspace key.

How do I stop typing over words in outlook?

Click the "Mail" tab, select "Editor Options" from the Compose Messages section and click the "Advanced" tab. Uncheck "Use Overtype Mode." Alternatively, check "Use the Insert Key to Control Overtype Mode" to enabled toggling Overtype Mode using the Insert key.

Why is Gmail typing over text?

As mentioned in comments, what you are experiencing is consistent with being in "overtype/overwrite" mode, as opposed to "insert" mode (the usual default). This mode is usually toggled by simply hitting the Insert or Ins on your keyboard. (Which might require a key combination on some keyboards - particularly laptops.)