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Why does the backspace key work that way?

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Why does the backspace key work that way?

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Ah, the backspace/delete controversy. Many people have asked about this. The key on the lower right of the keyboard is a delete key, which you can use to erase a letter you just mistyped. After using the tiny keyboard for a while, we think you’ll agree that it’s a necessity. However, sometimes you want to highlight a letter and clear it out, and the delete key doesn’t do that, which can be frustrating at first. Just remember to use the space key at the lower left of the keyboard for this, and you’ll be fine. If you want to erase an entire word, press the little button to the right of the word. We experimented with having both a backspace and a delete, but it was even more confusing that way. Of course, if you have any ideas for a better arrangement, we’re open to suggestions.

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