Function of delete key?

The delete key is used to remove characters or objects that are located to the right of the cursor in a document, text field, or other input area. It is commonly used to erase text or data quickly without having to use the backspace key to delete characters one by one.

The Delete key on a computer keyboard performs the following functions:

1. Delete Character or Selection:
- When pressed, it deletes the character to the right of the cursor.
- If text is selected, it deletes the entire selection.

2. Delete File or Folder:
- In file managers or browsers, pressing the Delete key moves the selected file or folder to the trash or recycle bin.

3. Delete Row or Column:
- In spreadsheets or databases, pressing the Delete key while a row or column is selected removes it.

4. Clear Input Field:
- In text boxes or input fields, pressing the Delete key clears the contents.

5. Backspace Alternative:
- On some keyboards, the Delete key can also be used as an alternative to the Backspace key to delete characters to the left of the cursor.

6. Advance to Beginning of Line:
- In some text editors, pressing the Delete key while the cursor is at the end of a line advances it to the beginning of the next line.

7. Delete Selected Nodes:
- In tree structures or outline views, pressing the Delete key deletes the selected node and its descendants.

8. Undo:
- Some applications assign the Delete key to the "Undo" command, which reverts the last action performed.

9. Toggle Full Screen Mode:
- In web browsers, pressing the F11 key followed by the Delete key toggles full screen mode.

10. Switch between Tabs:
- In some web browsers, pressing Ctrl + Delete switches between open tabs.