unable to delete highlighed words using backspace

  • Thread starter Thread starter Diane Kozwich
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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
 
On the Edit tab of Tools | Options, check the box for "Typing replaces
selection." Word considers backspace "typing."

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