Cannot Backspace and Delete Text

's Computer Specifications

Using 2003
I cannot figure this one out. When I highlight text, I hit the backspace
key and the text will not delete. What in the world is happening?

Thank you, Karen

's Computer Specifications

In Tools | Options, Edit tab, check the "Typing replaces selection" option.

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Stefan Blom
Microsoft Word MVP

"Karen" wrote in message
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> Using 2003
> I cannot figure this one out. When I highlight text, I hit the backspace
> key and the text will not delete. What in the world is happening?
>
> Thank you, Karen

's Computer Specifications

Thank you so much - Have a great day!
Karen

"Stefan Blom" wrote:

> In Tools | Options, Edit tab, check the "Typing replaces selection" option.
>
> --
> Stefan Blom
> Microsoft Word MVP
>
>
> "Karen" wrote in message
> news:F021E756-A7C8-4CCA-BE3E-(E-Mail Removed)...
> > Using 2003
> > I cannot figure this one out. When I highlight text, I hit the backspace
> > key and the text will not delete. What in the world is happening?
> >
> > Thank you, Karen
>
>
>

's Computer Specifications

I'm glad I could help!

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Stefan Blom
Microsoft Word MVP

"Karen" wrote in message
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> Thank you so much - Have a great day!
> Karen
>
> "Stefan Blom" wrote:
>
>> In Tools | Options, Edit tab, check the "Typing replaces selection"
>> option.
>>
>> --
>> Stefan Blom
>> Microsoft Word MVP
>>
>>
>> "Karen" wrote in message
>> news:F021E756-A7C8-4CCA-BE3E-(E-Mail Removed)...
>> > Using 2003
>> > I cannot figure this one out. When I highlight text, I hit the
>> > backspace
>> > key and the text will not delete. What in the world is happening?
>> >
>> > Thank you, Karen
>>
>>
>>

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