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Works. However, the answers may be the same
To turn off overtype mode, press the Insert key on the keyboard.
To merge cells, select the cells that you want to merge and then right click
with the Mouse and select Merge Cells from the shortcut menu.

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Doug Robbins - Word MVP
>I am working on a table and I have difficulty in inserting text it seems to
> override and I need help also How do I merge cells together in MS Works?