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Backspace key.
Dianna Carter
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∙ 7y agoTo delete a character to the left of the insertion point, press the backspace key once. The backspace key is marked with a left pointing arrow " <----- " and is usually next to the key marked with a plus and an equal sign.
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∙ 12y agoThe delete key "Del" will delete characters that are to the right of the insertion point (not to be confused with the cursor which is the mouse pointer).
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∙ 6y agoBackspace key.
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∙ 14y agoDel key
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When typing a documentto remove a character on the right of the cursor you would?
Press the Delete key to remove a character on the right of the cursor.
What is the difference between backspace and delete key?
The delete key removes the character above or to the right of the cursor. The backspace removes the character to the left of the cursor.
What is the use Del on computer key board?
Del stands for "Delete".The delete key has multiple functions, based on what program you are running. In text editing, the Del key will remove one character to the right of the cursor, whereas backspace will remove one character to the left of the cursor.
When typing a document to remove a character on the right of the cursor you would .?
delete
How do you erase craters to the right of the cursor?
Assuming you meant 'characters' - use the DEL key (instead of backspace). The DEL key erases the character at the cursor, moving the text from right to left. The Backspace key erases the character immediately to the LEFT of the cursor.
What is the on screen blinking character that shows were the next character will be entered?
The cursor shows you where the next character will be.
How do you scoot your chair on Counterfeit Island?
Point your mouse cursor to the right of your character. Drag the cursor left, across the character in the chair. (Move it away to avoid dragging him back to the right.)
Pressing which key or combination of the keys removes the character to the left of the cursor?
The delete key.... (the one with the arrow pointing to the left).
To delete a character in excel?
Press the F2 key to start editing the cell. Then use the arrow keys to get to the point in the text where you want to get rid of a character. If the character is to the left of the cursor, use the Backspace key. If it is to the right of the cursor, use the Delete key.
Difference between delete key and backspace key?
The delete button erases things in front of the cruser and the backspace button erases behind the cruser. ;) but next time do your own hw
What is the use of backspace delete key?
They are for deleting things, mainly text but also other items on your document like graphics. The Delete key removes the character to the right of the cursor, or anything that is selected. The backspace removes the character to the left of the cursor, or anything that is selected.
What is the on-screen blinking character that shows where the character will be entered?
The cursor shows you where the next character will be.
