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Thread ID: 104412 2009-10-26 22:24:00 "Backspace" key not deleting highlighted text in word... BasketballOSU (14267) Press F1
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824458 2009-10-26 22:24:00 In MS Word, when I highlight a portion of the text and hit "backspace," it does not delete it, but rather just unhighlights it.

Also, when I highlight a portion of the text and attempt to type over it, it simply un-highlights, leaves the previous text and begins typing in front of it.

I currently have to use the "delete" key to actually delete the selection.

Anyone know why Word is doing this or how I can get it changed back?

Thanks!
BasketballOSU (14267)
824459 2009-10-26 22:33:00 What verson of Word is this?

Check in options>advanced whether "Typign replaced selected text" is ticked.

Blam
Blam (54)
824460 2009-10-26 22:36:00 Yup, that did it. I figured it was something simple like that.

Thank you!
BasketballOSU (14267)
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