The Delete Key function

[Cat]

Using delete key to delete character or phrases beyond where you were typing,
so when the words or characters in front of where you are typing are
removed;you can continue typing. now you have to stop tying, replace the
curser somewhere else, delete the word or phrase and then continue typing.

 

[Suzanne S. Barnhill]

Your problem description is not very clear, but see
http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/AppErrors/UnableToDeleteText.htm

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