Can't delete highlighted text using backspace key

[Paul McCain]

OK, this is a weird problem I can't figure out. When I
highlight some text in a document to delete, and press
backspace, it won't delete, I can press the "delete" key
and it will. This only happens when the text is
highlighted, otherwise the backspace key will delete
letter by letter, but not whole words when I highlight
them.

Any ideas?

 

[Suzanne S. Barnhill]

Check the box for "Typing replaces selection" on the Edit tab of Tools |
Options. Word considers Backspace "typing."

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Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA
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