See http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/AppErrors/...DeleteText.htm

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Suzanne S. Barnhill
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Words into Type
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"gypsy" wrote in message
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When I highlight text and hit delete, it doesn't delete. I have to press
the
backspace button twice to delete the text.