Backspaced: meaning, definitions and examples
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backspaced
[ ˈbækˌspeɪst ]
keyboard action
Backspaced refers to the action of moving the cursor backward by one character and deleting the character to the left of it. This is commonly done in typing or editing text. It allows the user to correct mistakes during text input.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- I backspaced my last sentence to fix the typo.
- She backspaced multiple times while editing her document.
- He accidentally backspaced and lost his last paragraph.
Translations
Translations of the word "backspaced" in other languages:
🇵🇹 retrocedeu
🇮🇳 बैकस्पेस किया
🇩🇪 löschen
🇮🇩 menghapus
🇺🇦 видалено
🇵🇱 cofnąć
🇯🇵 バックスペースした
🇫🇷 effacé
🇪🇸 retrocedió
🇹🇷 silindi
🇰🇷 백스페이스됨
🇸🇦 تم الحذف
🇨🇿 smazáno
🇸🇰 vymazané
🇨🇳 删除了
🇸🇮 izbrisano
🇮🇸 aftur
🇰🇿 өшіру
🇬🇪 წაშლილი
🇦🇿 silindi
🇲🇽 borrado
Etymology
The term 'backspace' stems from the combination of two words: 'back' and 'space.' 'Back' implies moving backward or in reverse, while 'space' relates to the physical area on the keyboard that corresponds to the action. The backspace key was introduced in early typewriters and computer keyboards, symbolizing progress and improvement in text editing. It allows users to rectify errors efficiently while typing. The evolution of the backspace function has mirrored advancements in technology, from mechanical typewriters to modern computer interfaces, maintaining its significance in text correction tasks. Its adoption and usage have become prevalent, especially in the digital age where text input is a daily activity for billions of users worldwide.