Problems deleting highlighted text in Microsoft Word

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In Microsoft Word, I have the following issue:

I highlight the writing I wish to delete, however when I press "Backspace"
the writing remains and nothing happens. Have I pressed something to activate
this?

Could anybody help me please at is really annoying me! Thanks!
 
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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