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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.
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∙ 12y agoso just in case if you mess up you can backspace what you messed up and do it over
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What keys erase one character to the right of the insertion point.?
The "Delete" key will do that.
What are the two keys of the key board that delete the character?
Backspace deletes the characters to the left of the cursor while delete deletes the characters to the right. (The cursor is the vertical line that flashes on and off where you are typing text)
The only way to retrieve text that was removed with the delete or backspace keys is to?
Use the Undo function.
Which keys will help you delete unwanted data in Edit mode?
The one that says "delete" on it.
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.
The delete and keys on the keyboard will delete a word from PowerPoint?
Yes, the delete key can delete a word from powerpoint if the word you want deleted goes after the cursor or if you highlight the word, you can press the delete key instead of the backspace.
What are keys used to delete textin a word document?
The delete key deletes text to the right of the cursor and the backspace key, in the top right of your keyboard, will delete text to the left of the cursor.
What keys are used for backspace?
Use the Backspace key. It usually is labeled as Backspace or has an arrow pointing to the left. On most keyboard layouts, you will find the key above the Enter key in the right corner of the top row of keys (just below the function keys).
Key used to delete text?
backspace or delete
What is the function of backspace key?
backspace key use to delete any word or statement.it erase our mistakes which occure during typing data.
How many types of keyboard are on the computer?
Alphanumeric keys, Punctuation keys, Special Keys, Alt key, Arrow Keys, Backspace keys, Caps Lock Key, Ctrl Key, Delete Key, Enter key, Esc key, Function Key.
How do delete forword in apple?
On a Mac with a full size keyboard the delete forward key is found with the Home and End keys for other keyboards you press the Function (Fn) key and the Delete (sometimes called BackSpace) key.
