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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)

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The delete and the backspace keys.

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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.


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).


What keys erase one character to the right of the insertion point.?

The "Delete" key will do that.


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.


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.


What is arrow keys?

An arrow key is a key with a arrow on it at the bottom of you key board.


How many keys are in standard key board?

1 key is only on a standard key board and that one key is the space bar


How many keys in a standard key board?

88 keys in full size.


How many keys in standard key board?

88 keys in full size.


What key deletes the character that the inerstion point is on?

the delete key


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.


How many keys are there in the standard key board?

130