Backspace isn't deleting highlighted text.

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In Word, I used to be able to highlight a specific amount of text and hit the
backspace button to get rid of it, but now if I want to get rid of it, I have
to hit Delete. How do I get the backspace option back?j
 
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Suzanne S. Barnhill

Tools | Options | Edit: Typing replaces selection.

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Suzanne S. Barnhill
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