backspace/highlighting doesn't erase/change mistakes! HELP!

G

Guest

Until recently i was able to highlight words and use backspace button to get
rid of someting in a word document. Now it doesn't work. I can't figure out
if some settings were changed. The only thing that works is using the delete
key or using backspace and getting rid of letters one by one. I have no idea
how to change it. It's really annoying and wreaks havoc when typing large
documents.
HElp!
 
J

Jay Freedman

Until recently i was able to highlight words and use backspace button to get
rid of someting in a word document. Now it doesn't work. I can't figure out
if some settings were changed. The only thing that works is using the delete
key or using backspace and getting rid of letters one by one. I have no idea
how to change it. It's really annoying and wreaks havoc when typing large
documents.
HElp!
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In Tools > Options > Edit, check the box for "Typing replaces
selection".
 

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