I checked that but no joy. I've now noticed that when I highlight the
paragraph & hit delete, a message comes up in the bottom left of my screen
(immediately above the "Start" button) which reads "Delete Block? No (Yes)"

"Graham Mayor" wrote:

Check tools options edit typing replaces selection.

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Daz wrote:
In my Word 2002 programme, there is no 'Delete' icon on the toolbars,
nor is there an option to add this button in the toolbar options. Nor
can I delete a highlighted paragraph, even by using the delete button
on my keyboard. Why is this & how do I put it right?