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backspace(1) To move the screen cursor one column to the left, deleting the character that was in that position. A backspace to the printer moves the print head one column to the left. backspace [′bak‚spās] (computer science) To move a recording medium one unit in the reverse or background direction. (mechanical engineering) To move a typewriter carriage back one space by depressing a backspace key.
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When Stine hits the backspace key on his typewriter, the players ``rewind'' and move backward. If you wish to remove the shortcut, repeat the steps, but press the backspace key (an arrow pointing left) in the Shortcut key box. Use backspace key to delete achieve the outcome listed under parts of the URL (from right to the objective left) 3. |
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