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Q: Is there a way to delete on the iPhone (meaning from left to right)

Similar to the way you would use the delete button on a PC is there a way to use that same function when drafting messages on the iPhone?

 

TIA,

Shaun

Posted on Jul 2, 2012 1:40 PM

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Q: Is there a way to delete on the iPhone (meaning from left to right)

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  • by paulcb,Helpful

    paulcb paulcb Jul 2, 2012 2:37 PM in response to Ignited
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    Jul 2, 2012 2:37 PM in response to Ignited

    Sorry, no.  You need to move the cursor and then use the backspace key.  Note that you can tap and hold the text to zoom in and move the cursor.

     

    http://www.apple.com/feedback/iphone.html

  • by Ignited,

    Ignited Ignited Jul 2, 2012 3:04 PM in response to paulcb
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    Jul 2, 2012 3:04 PM in response to paulcb

    yes i know that I was hoping there would be a funtion backspace type of command like mac's have.

  • by IFiguredItOut!!,

    IFiguredItOut!! IFiguredItOut!! Sep 14, 2016 11:29 PM in response to Ignited
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    Sep 14, 2016 11:29 PM in response to Ignited

    YES THERE IS A WAY!

     

    I've always been annoyed by not being able to delete right, considering how hard it is to drag the cursor to the right location. I just searched around and everyone said it can't be done - but i started playing around with it, and now, the game has changed!

     

    With your left thumb, press down firmly anywhere on the keyboard, and keep it there (this should make all of the letter disappear). Then, using your right thumb, click the spot where the backspace key is normally located... Welcome to the rest of your life