Word deletes the next letter - what to do?

If Word deletes the next letter that is written, you do not have to restart the computer right away. We'll show you how to solve the problem.

Word deletes the next letter

• If the next letter is deleted by entering a letter, you have accidentally activated the overwrite mode.
• Tap the Insert key on your keyboard to exit the mode. You will usually find the Insert key on the right side above or to the right of the Enter key.
• Note: In the Word options, you can permanently deactivate the overwrite mode under the "Advanced" category.