The text editor supports the following common editing keystrokes:

Keystroke Description
Backspace Deletes the character before the insertion point
Delete Deletes the character after the insertion point
Ctrl+Backspace Deletes one word before the insertion point
Ctrl+Delete Deletes one word after the insertion point
To delete characters or words:
  1. Place the insertion point before the word or letter you want to delete.
  2. Press Delete as many times as needed.

—or—

  1. Place your cursor at the end of the letter or word you want to delete.
  2. Press Backspace as many times as needed.
To delete text that spans more than a few characters:
  1. Select the text you want to delete.
  2. Press Delete or Backspace to delete it.