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Default why doesnt my backspace key delete highlighted text?

when I highlight text and press backspace it no longer deletes the text like
it used to? Does anyone know how I can fix this problem?
For now I'm using the Delete key instead.
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when I highlight text and press backspace it no longer deletes the text
like
it used to? Does anyone know how I can fix this problem?
For now I'm using the Delete key instead.
Thanks



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