Microsoft Word wont let me delete a chunk of text by highlighting and pressing backspace. Have to use delete.?


It is annoying it also wont let me select it and begin writing new text, it just adds on. Is there something I pushed? How do I get it back? HELP!

Answer:
This is a Word option setting. Here’s how to fix it: Word versions prior to Word 2007: 1.Click on the Tools->Options menu item. 2.Click the Edit tab. 3.Under Editing Options, check the check box next to “Typing replaces selection”. 4.Click OK. In Word 2007: 1.Click the Office button in the upper-left corner. 2.Click the Word Options button. 3.Click the Advanced tab. 4.Under Editing, check the check box next to “Typing replaces selected text”. 5.Click OK. That should do it.

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