Windows 10: Delete key deletes two characters

Discus and support Delete key deletes two characters in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; For as long as I can remember, the delete key on my laptop (a Lenovo Yoga 710-IKB currently on Windows 10 version 1903) has deleted two characters... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by ricecrispies, Jan 24, 2020.

  1. RICECRISPIES
    ricecrispies Win User

    Delete key deletes two characters


    For as long as I can remember, the delete key on my laptop (a Lenovo Yoga 710-IKB currently on Windows 10 version 1903) has deleted two characters instead of one. If I plug in an external USB keyboard, its delete key only deletes one character. How can I get the delete key on my built-in keyboard to delete only one character?

    :)
     
    ricecrispies, Jan 24, 2020
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  2. ARNIE EST
    Arnie Est Win User

    Is there a key to delete character ahead of the cursor?

    Hello Stephen,

    As of the moment, deleting the characters next to the cursor is unavailable. You can only delete characters by moving the cursor to the right side. You can always send a suggestion via Feedback Hub app so that it can be added or included on the next update.

    To send a feedback on your phone, you can follow the steps below:

    • Go to All Apps, search for the Feedback
      Hub app.
    • Open the menu icon at the top left side.
    • Select Feedback, then at the top right side, tap the
      add       button (+).
    • Select Suggestion and fill up the box with the details of the feature you want to be added on Windows phone.
    • Select the right category for the suggestion and then submit.

    Should you need more help, feel free to ask the Community.
     
    Arnie Est, Jan 24, 2020
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  3. BTARUNR
    btarunr Win User
    Explanations for deleted posts?

    Like I said, it makes no sense in letting users see deleted posts, even if they are their own. That's why they were deleted in the first place. If they get to see who specifically deleted it, it only serves one purpose. Lets them bitch.
     
    btarunr, Jan 24, 2020
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  4. STEPHENSLR
    StephenSLR Win User

    Delete key deletes two characters

    Is there a key to delete character ahead of the cursor?

    Quite often I want to delete characters in front of the cursor but so far only know of the backspace key which deletes backwards.

    Is there a 'Delete' key to delete forwards?

    Lumia 550 phone

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    StephenSLR, Jan 24, 2020
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