my Mac delete key is deleting backwards!

I have had this problem for about a month now but now its really bothering me, Im using the wireless keyboard for a Mac. What happens is I go to delete something but it starts deleting to the right! I have tried doing the Fn key thing but it still doesn't work :( please help its really inconvenient when I'm doing school work all day.

iMac 21.5", macOS 10.12

Posted on Apr 3, 2020 6:52 AM

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rkaufmann87

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Apr 3, 2020 7:19 AM in response to dcia03

Restart in Safe Mode and then retest.

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