Microsoft word and backspace?

Question

My backspace doesn't seem to be working properly in Microsoft word:

If I delete a letter at a time it works

BUT, if I highlight a sentence / a few words then press backspace it doesn't work anymore, I have to press 'delete'.

It used to work properly (a day or two ago) I suspect I've inadvertently changed a setting.
How can I fix it?

Answer 1

No sweat. This is a Word option setting:

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.

That should do it.

Answer 2

In Word 2003 or earlier, click on Tools | Options | Edit tab | check the "Typing replaces selection" box | OK.

In Word 2007, click on Office Button | Word Options | Advanced | check the "Typing replaces selected text" box | OK.

Answer 3

Go to start
settings
control panel
and check in there for some sort of setting on your font, text, something like that.
Try all you tabs in that section too.
I can't remember where that solution would be found though.
Just experiment.