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Definition of Backspace
1. Verb. Hit the backspace key on a computer or typewriter keyboard. "To erase, you must backspace"
2. Noun. The typewriter key used for back spacing.
Generic synonyms: Key
Group relationships: Typewriter Keyboard
Definition of Backspace
1. Noun. The key on a typewriter that moves the head one position backwards. ¹
2. Noun. (computing) A keyboard key used for removing a character behind the cursor, and moving the cursor one position backwards. ¹
3. Verb. (computing) To remove a character behind a cursor. ¹
4. Verb. (computing) To move a magnetic tape to a previous block. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Backspace
1. [v -CED, -CING, -CES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Backspace
Literary usage of Backspace
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. SAS(R) 9.1 Companion for Windows by SAS Institute (2004)
"... C Ctnl + X Delete backspace on Shift + backspace Ctnl + Delete Ctnl + backspace
Enten Ctnl + V Ctnl + Y Alt + Shift + backspace Ctnl + Z Alt + backspace ..."
2. This Isn't Excel, It's Magic!: Tips and Tricks for Getting the Most of by Bob Umlas (2005)
"Ctrl/backspace brings that selection into view, and Shift/backspace brings ...
So, if this is the before picture: then Shift/backspace will simply have cell ..."
3. Altova Xmlspy 2005 User & Reference Manual by Altova (2005)
"14.11.1 Back backspace This command displays a previously viewed page. You can
also use the keyboard backspace key to achieve the same effect. ..."
4. Getting Started with SAS(R) Enterprise Miner(tm) 5.2 by SAS Institute, SAS Publishing (CRT), SAS Institute Staff (2006)
"19 In the Edit Transformation window, select Format and then press the backspace
key to clear the text box. Leave the Format value blank in order to use the ..."
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