unable to delete highlighed words using backspace

D

Diane Kozwich

It seems that I have lost the ability to highlight words
and use the backspace to delete. Does anyone know how to
restore this function?

Thanks,

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