Where is the delete button on my computer?

Where is the delete button on my computer?

Del is both a common abbreviation for delete and a key on a computer keyboard. It is sometimes used in combination with other keys to perform certain actions on a computer, also known as shortcut keys. For example, Ctrl+Alt+Del indicates that you should press the Ctrl, Alt, and Delete keys at the same time.

Why when I type does it erase the words?

A computer has two different typing modes — the insert mode and the overtype mode. … Press the "Ins" key to toggle overtype mode off. Depending on your keyboard model, this key may also be labeled "Insert." If you simply want to disable overtype mode but keep the ability to toggle it back on, you are done.

Which function key is delete?

On some compact keyboards (for example, the 60-key Happy Hacking Keyboard), the Delete key replaces the conventional Backspace key, and the Backspace function is achieved by holding the Fn key and pressing Delete.