How to Turn Off OVR on Word

The Microsoft Office Word software program features an overtype mode, also referred to as OVR mode, that allows you to type over the current text within a document with having to delete the text first. Commonly, overtype mode can be an unwanted feature if you tend to accidentally type incorrect text. However, you can easily turn off the OVR mode at any time to prevent the text from being deleted as you type.

Instructions

1. Open the Microsoft Word application on your computer and then click the "Microsoft Office" button.

2. Select the "Open" option, and click on the Word document you want to work with. Click the "Open" button.

3. Click the "Microsoft Office" button again, and then click the "Word Options" button from the bottom of the page.

4. Select the "Advanced" option from the left navigation pane. Click the box next to the "Use overtype mode" field so that it's deselected.

5. Close out of the Word Options dialog box and then the OVR mode will be completely turned off.

References

• Microsoft Office: Turn On or Off Overtype Mode
• Microsoft Office: Text Disappears as I Type