unable to delete highlighted text

[Ethan]

after i highlight text i can only delete it using the
delete button, but not the backspace button......also, i
can't type over the highlighted text to replace it

any ideas?

thanks

 

[Graham Mayor]

Tools > options > edit > check typing replaces selection

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