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Cant delete highlighted word using BACKSPACE button on keyboard
HI i just realised when i type and use the undo button or the backspace on
keyboard wont delete a word I highlighted. i can do it before but recently it just ont delete it. This I find a very stange problem though not a huge problem as i can use the delete button on keyboard, Im just used in using the backspace when deletin g highlighted words. I can delete letters using backspace its just that if I highlight it and press BACKSPACE on keyboard it wont delete it anymore. The same happense when I highlight a word and type a new word while highlighted it wont overwrite. iT just adds on the word while the wrng word is still there. P.S. I can do it on other programs but not in MIcrosft Word KIndly reply on PLease help me!!!! |
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Tools Options Edit check "Typing replaces selection".
-- Regards, Jay Freedman Microsoft Word MVP FAQ: http://word.mvps.org MS HELP ME PLEASE wrote: HI i just realised when i type and use the undo button or the backspace on keyboard wont delete a word I highlighted. i can do it before but recently it just ont delete it. This I find a very stange problem though not a huge problem as i can use the delete button on keyboard, Im just used in using the backspace when deletin g highlighted words. I can delete letters using backspace its just that if I highlight it and press BACKSPACE on keyboard it wont delete it anymore. The same happense when I highlight a word and type a new word while highlighted it wont overwrite. iT just adds on the word while the wrng word is still there. P.S. I can do it on other programs but not in MIcrosft Word KIndly reply on PLease help me!!!! |
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