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Using delete key to erase text going forward versus text going backwards

I have to believe its possible to direct deletion of text in, e.g., email going backwards as opposed to forward by holding down delete and some other key. Does anyone know the secret? Thx.

iPad Pro, iOS 12

Posted on May 16, 2019 8:59 AM

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Posted on May 16, 2019 2:20 PM

msmensik wrote:

direct deletion of text in, e.g., email going backwards as opposed to forward

Actually the deletion does occur backward and not forward.


Does anyone know the secret?

Yes, I know.


There is no secret. The deletion direction is backward (right to left), and cannot be changed.


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May 16, 2019 2:20 PM in response to msmensik

msmensik wrote:

direct deletion of text in, e.g., email going backwards as opposed to forward

Actually the deletion does occur backward and not forward.


Does anyone know the secret?

Yes, I know.


There is no secret. The deletion direction is backward (right to left), and cannot be changed.


May 22, 2019 8:00 PM in response to msmensik

I agree 100%. Forward Delete via "FN" + "Delete" keys is something I

use everyday on Mac. Easily fixed by Apple as both of the 3rd party

iPad keyboards I've used have this feature enabled. You could map to

"Globe" + "Delete" key too I suppose. Please pass on this enhancement!

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/7534007?answerId=31951771022#31951771022


Using delete key to erase text going forward versus text going backwards

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