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Alt+← Backspace or Search+← Backspace or Del: Delete word to the right of cursor Ctrl+Del ⌥ Opt+Del or ⌥ Opt+Fn+← Backspace. Ctrl+Del: Meta+d: dw (delete space too) or. de (keep space) Ctrl+Search+← Backspace: Delete word to the left of cursor Ctrl+← Backspace ⌥ Opt+← Backspace: Ctrl+← Backspace: Ctrl+← Backspace or. Meta+ ...
The Alt key on a Lenovo laptop keyboard ISO keyboard symbol for “Alternate” The Alt keyAlt (pronounced / ɔː l t / AWLT or / ʌ l t / ULT) on a computer keyboard is used to change (alternate) the function of other pressed keys. Thus, the Alt key is a modifier key, used in a similar fashion to the Shift key.
An early typewriter with a backspacer[sic] key.(Blickensderfer Model 7)Although the term "backspace" is the traditional name of the key which steps the carriage back and/or [note 3] deletes the previous character, typically to the left of the cursor, the actual key may be labeled in a variety of ways, for example delete, [1] erase, [note 4] or with a left pointing arrow. [3]
Many keyboards do not label AltGr as such, leaving the Alt marking as in the US layout – the right Alt key nevertheless functions as AltGr in this layout, causing possible confusion when keyboard shortcuts with the Alt key are required (these usually work only with the left Alt) and causing the key to be commonly referred to as right Alt ...
Unmodified key presses are sometimes accepted when the keyboard is not used for general input - such as with graphics packages e.g. Adobe Photoshop or IBM Lotus Freelance Graphics. Other keyboard shortcuts use function keys that are dedicated for use in shortcuts and may only require a single keypress.
On a MacBook, the forward delete function can be achieved using the Fn+← Backspace key combination or simply Control+D. The Delete key is typically smaller and less-conveniently located than the Backspace key, and on keyboards where space is limited, for example those omitting the numeric keypad or virtual keyboards on mobile devices, it is ...
The space bar, spacebar, blank, or space key, [1] is a key on a typewriter or alphanumeric keyboard in the form of a horizontal bar in the lowermost row, significantly wider than all other keys. Its main purpose is to conveniently enter a space , e.g., between words during typing .
For example, the key labelled "Backspace" typically produces code 8, "Tab" code 9, "Enter" or "Return" code 13 (though some keyboards might produce code 10 for "Enter"). Many keyboards include keys that do not correspond to any ASCII printable or control character, for example cursor control arrows and word processing functions. The associated ...