backspace vs. delete

J

joecool

i have been writing docs 4 a while now n encountered this problem 4 a while
as well. it could b a setting thing, but not sure about where 2 configure
it.

usually when i highlight text, i can choose delete or backspace 2 remove the
highlighted text. however, @ this moment, my backspace does nothing while
only the delete key performs as expected. how do i re-enable the backspace?

thanx...
 
J

joecool

in addition, i can use the backspace 2 remove letters 1 @ a time, but just
not after highlighting something - it's like word didn't recognize that i
highlighted it 2 backspace
 
S

Suzanne S. Barnhill

On the Edit tab of Tools | Options, check the box for "Typing replaces
selection." Word considers Backspace "typing."

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Suzanne S. Barnhill
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Fairhope, Alabama USA
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