In Word, you encounter a situation where the words that disappear after a word are deleted, possibly because the Replace Input mode is activated. In this mode, when you type or delete characters, the text behind the cursor is replaced or deleted. Here are a few possible solutions:
Look at the status bar: In the bottom status bar of the Word window, see if the words Replace or Insert appear. If it's Replace, you're currently in Replace mode.
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The key may be stuck or malfunctioning, causing Word to keep switching to replacement mode. Check that your keyboard is working properly, or try using a different keyboard.
Check the Word options: In some versions of Word, it may be possible to adjust this behavior in the options. Go to "File" > "Options" >Advanced" and see if there are any relevant settings that can be adjusted.
Restart Word or your computer: If the problem persists, try restarting the Word program or your computer, which can sometimes fix the unexpected software issue.
Update or repair Word: Make sure your Word is up to date. If the problem persists, you can try fixing your Office installation.
Use cut and paste: If you can't solve this problem for a while, you can try to use cut and paste to get around this problem by cutting the text you want to delete and then continue editing.
If none of the above methods resolve the issue, you may need to check your software settings in more detail or consider contacting technical support for assistance.