Delete Key

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The Delete โŒฆ key, often labeled as Del, and placed around the Home End key cluster.

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Usually it is used to delete character to the right (aka forward delete) in text editors or word processor, or used to delete a file.

Use of forward delete key

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Del vs Esc

which key do you use more often? escape or DEL (forward delete)?

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