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Word dictation overwriting
Hi. I use the dictation tool in MS Word. Just recently it is overwriting all the previous sentences. The insert key isn't pressed and the overwrite is turned off in settings. Any ideas how to fix this please?
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hi Dee4 That’s an interesting issue — it sounds like Word’s Dictation feature might be behaving as if it’s in replace mode, even though overwrite is disabled. You could try the following steps to troubleshoot:
1.Check if Dictation is restarting the input field each time.
Stop dictation, click manually at the end of your text, and start dictation again.
If it continues overwriting, try opening a new blank document to see if the behavior persists.
2.Repair Office installation
Go to Settings > Apps > Microsoft Office > Modify > Quick Repair.
Restart Word after repair.
3.Turn off AutoCorrect replace settings
In Word, go to File > Options > Proofing > AutoCorrect Options, and confirm that “Replace text as you type” is not interfering with dictation.
4.Test dictation in Word Online
Sign in to Word Online and check if dictation overwrites there too.
If not, the issue may be local (desktop build or add-in conflict).
If this started happening just recently, it may also relate to a recent Word or Windows update. You can check for updates under File > Account > Update Options > Update Now.
