This can also be caused by having WordPerfect settings on. See:
http://www.officearticles.com/word/d...oft_word. htm

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"Backspace does not delete text, pls help" Backspace does not delete text,
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I just recently installed Microsoft 2003, but when I highlight a text and
begin to type over it, the highlighted text does not delete and it's
annoying
me that I have to press the delete button every time instead of being able
to
highlight and press the backspace.