How can I delete a highlighted text? Backspacing used to do it.

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At one time I was able to highlight a text and delete it by striking the
backspace key. Is there a setting that will allow me to do this again?
 
On the Edit tab of Tools | Options, check the box for "Typing replaces
selection." Word considers backspacing "typing."

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Suzanne S. Barnhill
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