See http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/AppErrors/...DeleteText.htm for a partial
explanation. I don't know that Delete has ever been on the Edit menu or any
shortcut menu, though Cut appears on both.

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Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA
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"Sharon Black" wrote in message
...
Not only is my delete option gone from my Edit drop down menu, but it is
no
longer there when I highlight text and right click, nor can I highlight
and
use my delete key on my keyboard. This all started today and our IT
person
is stumped. Would appreciate any assistance in restoring this. I've not
found any useful tips of information on the Microsoft Web.

Thank you,
Sharon

"Greg Bell" wrote:

My delete option is gone from my toolbar and in my box if I right click
on my
mouse. After I highlight an area I have to manually hit the delete
button
and the option delete (y or n) appears at the bottom left corner of my
document.

Has anyone had this happen and if so, how did you correct the problem?

Thanks