backspace - use in sentences

Object

  • time: Press backspace a few times to ensure that the cursor is to the far left.

Converse of object

  • use: The user may later use the backspace or left arrow to access the skipped fields.
  • press: Pressing backspace while doing drag and drop gave errors.
  • include: This includes backspaces, form feeds, and the like.

Infinitive complement

  • delete: Remember to backspace to delete the space before typing another character.

Modifies a noun

  • key: To edit the contents, you can use the backspace key on your keyboard to erase anything you don't want.
  • character: The modem supports the editing of command lines by recognizing a backspace character.
  • button: On the left of the zero is a backspace button.

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