Disable the backspace key in MS Word 2000

[JimRich]

How can I disable or map the backspace key in MS Word 2000?

I teach kid how to type and they are frustring themselves using the backspace key.

I need to be able to toggle it.

 

[shaggi]

Hi Jim,
in Excel you can make pretty much any key do what you want with: Application.OnKey "{insert key here(i.e ESC)}","insert module name here", but as I am not a big user of Word I am not sure if the same applies.It is important to switch the key back to its' normal usage after closing the application though with :Application.OnKey "{insert key here}","".The end "" returns normal usage.
let me know if this works in Word (out of interest)

 

[JimRich]

Thanks for your help. I have received help from another site that works for me. Two macros that disable and enables the Backspace key. Since my computers are only used by students it is not really necssary to use your suggestion.

I thank you for taking the time to answer my request.