"Backspace" key doesn't work right in MSWord

[cjouelle]

For some time now, I haven't been able to use my backspace key to delete
large portions (selected by highlighting) of text. I have to use the "delete"
key. Similarly, I cannot just "write over" highlighted text that I want to
replace. (This has become quite frustrating.) My MSWord application hasn't
always had I this problem, so I'm thinking I must have accidentally change a
setting some time ago. I don't have this problem with any of my other
applications. Thank you SO MUCH for your help!

Sincerely,
cjouelle

 

[Terry Farrell]

Go into Word Options and check the TYPING REPLACES SELECTION setting. Where
you find it depends on your version of Word.

 

[kristain via OfficeKB.com]

If you go into MS Word and click on the Tools menu, select Options and click
on the Edit tab, there is an option "Typing replaces selection" make sure you
have a tick in this box and it should work ok.

 

[Terry Farrell]

Maybe, maybe not! As I said in my reply, it depends on your version of Word where that setting is found.

Why post virtually the same answer twice???