Cannot Type in Word (Mac)

Question

Hi, have recently changed for a Windows Laptop to an iMac.  Have installed Office 365 and up until this morning I could do all the usual things, type etc.  However, all of a sudden I'm now unable to type anything.  I can move the cursor around and it flashes, but cannot type at all.  I am not used to using Mac's so if you could offer any solutions please give them to my in layman speak! Hope someone can help.

Answer 1

I am also having this problem as of today. Wont allow anything besides changing font type and size, and pasting into the document. No editing of text or typing. Very frustrating.

Answer 2

Another possible cause (if the cursor stays static):

• The text is formatted as hidden in Format > Font > Hidden AND
• You have these options unchecked:
  • Word > Preferences > View > Hidden text
  • Word*> Preference* s > View > All

Answer 3

You haven't accidental changed the font color to white have you?

 Click on the arrow and choose either automatic or Black.

Answer 4

Please start by doing the "Basics" of troubleshooting as described here:

http://word.mvps.org/Mac/TroubleshootingIndex.html

Before anything, though, try simply restarting your Mac. If your keyboard is external, unplug it and then plug it back in again. If it is wireless, put in a fresh set of batteries.