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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 is the comparison between delete and backspace?

Delete is a system key and is used in some combinations such as Ctrl + Alt + Del. It removes text after the text pointer.Backspace is not used in any combinations and removes text before the text pointer.


How delete key deletes character?

It deletes text to the right of the cursor. If some text is selected, it will delete all of that text at once.


What is the difference between pressing the Delete key or the left arrow key in the middle of a line of text?

Delete key deletes any amount of text. The left arrow key only moves the I beam


Can the backspace key delete the characters to the right of the cursor?

No, the backspace key is designed to delete characters to the left of the cursor. To delete characters to the right of the cursor, you would typically use the delete (or "Del") key. Each key serves a specific function in text editing, with backspace focusing on removing text before the cursor.


What key remove text directly over the cursor?

The key that removes text directly over the cursor is the "Delete" key. When pressed, it deletes the character to the right of the cursor's current position. In some applications, the "Backspace" key can be used to remove text directly to the left of the cursor.


How to remove text to the right of the insertion point you press which key?

Press the "Delete" key.


What key is used in the computer to correct mistakes?

Either the backspace or delete key. You could also just highlight the text you want to remove and type what you want to replace it- the original text will be removed automatically.


How do you clear the content of a text box?

The simplest way is the select all the text in it and press the Delete key.


How do you delete a text box on Microsoft Powerpoint?

Select the textbox by clicking on the edge of it. Once it is selected properly, not just the text, pressing the delete key will remove it.


What the difference between enter and space bar delete and backspace?

The Enter key is used to execute commands or create a new line in text, while the Space bar adds a space between characters. The Delete key removes text or objects to the right of the cursor, whereas the Backspace key deletes text or objects to the left of the cursor. Essentially, Enter and Space serve different purposes for input and formatting, while Delete and Backspace are both used for deletion but affect different sides of the cursor.


How do you get rid of an empty text box on Word?

Click on the edge of the text box to select it. When it is selected, pressing the Delete key will get rid of it.