I cant delete full sentences on microsoft word?

Question

I'm trying to delete sentences or chunks of a sentence on Microsoft Word 2003 by highlighting them, but it wont let me, i can only delete one letter at a time. How do I fix this?

Answer 1

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

If you are selecting the sentences and using the Backspace key to delete and it's not happening you need to change an option in the Tools menu.  Click on Tools - Options and then click on the 'Edit' tab. Under 'Editing options' put a check-mark at 'Typing replaces selection'. You will now be able to select what you want and use the 'Backspace' to delete.