can't delete in office word

[Wayne Landon]

When I highlight a word or section in office word and hit
the delete key nothing happens. I've reinstalled office
XP and it didn't help.

The Delete key works in other programs such as OE
(Outlook Express).

Thank you for any suggestions.

 

[Suzanne S. Barnhill]

See http://www.mvps.org/word/FAQs/AppErrors/UnableToDeleteText.htm

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Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA
Word MVP FAQ site: http://www.mvps.org/word
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