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backspace character

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun backspace character has 1 sense
  1. backspace character - a control character that indicates moving a space to the left
    --1 is a kind of
    control character, ASCII control character

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Backspace Character

Description

The backspace character is a control character that is used to delete the character immediately before the cursor position. It is commonly represented by the symbol "⌫" or "BS". The backspace character is widely used in computing to correct mistakes or remove unwanted characters.

Usage as a Noun

1. The backspace character is an essential key on a computer keyboard.

2. To erase a word, use the backspace character to delete each letter.

Usage as a Verb

1. Press the backspace key to backspace through the text and correct any errors.

2. She backspaces frequently while typing to quickly fix errors.

Usage as an Adjective

1. The backspace character shortcut makes the editing process faster.

2. A backspace operation can easily erase the last typed character.

Usage as an Adverb

1. He typed the document backspace to ensure every mistake was corrected.

2. She quickly backspaces to remove any typos in her messages.

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