How do I activate backspace so it deletes selected words in Word?

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I don't know what has changed but I am no longer able to highlight a word in
Word, type over it and the previous word gets replaced. Neither can I
highlight a word, press backspace and the word disappears. Can anyone tell
me what I need to press or change so that I can do this again?
 
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Suzanne S. Barnhill

Tools | Options | Edit: "Typing replaces selection."

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Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA

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Thank you it worked a treat!




Suzanne S. Barnhill said:
Tools | Options | Edit: "Typing replaces selection."

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Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA

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