How do I set the space bar to delete highlighted characters or wo

[lwaltman]

I was typing and highlighting a word I want to delete by clicking on the word
with the mouse, then hitting the space bar to delete that word. I can only
now delete a highlighted word using the "Delete" key. How do I get back to
that short cut with the space bar?

 

[Jay Freedman]

I was typing and highlighting a word I want to delete by clicking on
the word with the mouse, then hitting the space bar to delete that
word. I can only now delete a highlighted word using the "Delete"
key. How do I get back to that short cut with the space bar?

Tools > Options > Edit > check "Typing replaces selection".

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Regards,
Jay Freedman
Microsoft Word MVP
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