Backspace: Key

The mapping and behavior of the backspace key varies depending on the system environment:

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Holding down the Control (Windows) or Option (Mac) key while pressing backspace deletes the entire preceding word at once instead of individual letters. The mapping and behavior of the backspace key

Positioned in the upper right-hand corner of the alphanumeric keyboard cluster, directly above the Enter key. Common Symbols: A simple left-facing arrow ( ← ). An arrow combined with an "X" or a rectangle ( ⌫ ). backspace key

Erases the character directly to the left of the cursor point.