I used to be able to delete highlighted text with "backspace", but now
pressing backspace puts the cursur at the begining of the word. Also if I try
to write new text instead of the highlighted text it puts the letters at the
begining of the highlighted text. How can I get this to work again?

Matt1111 wrote:
I used to be able to delete highlighted text with "backspace", but now
pressing backspace puts the cursur at the begining of the word. Also
if I try to write new text instead of the highlighted text it puts
the letters at the begining of the highlighted text. How can I get
this to work again?

Tools Options Edit check "Typing replaces selection".
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Regards,
Jay Freedman
Microsoft Word MVP FAQ: http://word.mvps.org

Hi Matt-

Go to ToolsOptionsEdit and put a check in the box for 'Typing replaces
selection'.

HTH |:)

"Matt1111" wrote:

I used to be able to delete highlighted text with "backspace", but now
pressing backspace puts the cursur at the begining of the word. Also if I try
to write new text instead of the highlighted text it puts the letters at the
begining of the highlighted text. How can I get this to work again?