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I downloaded the latest updates and now cannot use the backspace key in powerpoint. Works fine in word, outlook, excel, etc. Any clues as to what might be wrong?
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An update was released last night that should resolve this issue. Please download the latest update and let us know if you're still experiencing any issues.
-Jesse
Looks like a bug in 16.13. There are several other posts here.
Same boat here. Running version 16.13 and backspace/delete and arrow keys no worky worky.
Same here. It is very annoying.
I have an urgent presentation to work out. I will have to use Keynote.
@ Microsoft, thanks to sort out this bug the earliest.
Even the Delete tab in the Edit menu did disappear in Powerpoint.
Very surprising your QC did not see it prior to release the new version.
Hi tlaubers,
Could you confirm whether you are using version 16.13 as well(PowerPoint>About PowerPoint)? @John,PatrickTillman & Jerome, thanks a lot for your posting.
If so, since version 16.13 is Insider fast version, we will move this thread to Insider category to ensure you get expert supports. If not, please let us know your current OS version and Office version, we will be glad to provide support for you here.
Regards,
Zixuan