Do you run into Word text disappearing while typing?
Some letters or even paragraphs might disappear from your document.
Whats wrong with it?

Some letters, words, or paragraphs disappear automatically.
What could be the reason?
The possible causes might be:
How to stop text from deleting automatically?

Fix 1: Disable Overtype
Step 1.
Click onFiles>Options.
Under theAdvancedtab, untickUse the Inserted key to control overtype modeandUse overtype mode.
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If you have installed any program recently, try reinstalling it to check for any improvement.
Typeappwiz.cpland hitEnterto openPrograms and Features.
Scroll down to find the recently installed program and right-punch it to selectUninstall.

After the uninstallation is complete, power cycle your box to see if Word automatically deleting text disappears.
In this case, you’re free to perform a deep scan withWindows Defender.
Heres how to do it:
Step 1.
In the parameters menu, click onUpdate & Security.
UnderWindows Security> hitVirus & Threat Protection> click onScan options.
TickFull scanand hitScan nowto start the process.
To do so:
Step 1.
Typecontrol panelin the search bar and hitEnter.
SelectCategoryfrom the drop-down menu ofView by.
UnderProgram, hitUninstall a program.
LocateMicrosoft Office, hit it and selectChange.
TickOnline Repairand hitRepairto start the process.
Fix 5: Reinstall Microsoft Office
Step 1.
Go toControl Panel>Program>Uninstall a program.
Right-click onMicrosoft Officeand selectUninstall.
Step 3. start your system anddownload Microsoft Officefrom the official website.
It is also noted that you’ve got the option to make a file backup with MiniTool ShadowMaker.