how do you get the return key to delete and replace text?

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how do you get the return key to delete and replace text on Word 2003?

It used to do this automatically but now nothing happens.
 
The Enter key never does this.

The Backspace key will do it. Tools > Options > Edit
Typing replaces text.
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