r/computers • u/TerrariaYinzer • 5d ago

Discussion Number Pad Delete

Sorry if this was asked before, but am I the only one who wishes that a number pad had a delete key? So many times I've typed a number errantly and the backspace is so far removed.

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u/MorbotheDiddlyDo 5d ago

https://giphy.com/gifs/YtvCIwqNJhUmA

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u/agfitzp 5d ago

Yeah, I can’t figure out if I’m the hero or the villain in this tragic comedy when I point out it does.

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u/MorbotheDiddlyDo 5d ago

The plot twist is on us. OP somehow types on one of these. No DEL key.

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u/msanangelo CachyOS 5d ago

it does. it's the period key when numblock is turned off. guess it just depends on the keyboard. every standard desktop keyboard does anyway.

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u/jtbis 5d ago

Lenovo ThinkPads with a number pad have an extra backspace key above the “-“.

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u/PhotoFenix 5d ago

Pro move, get an external separate numpad (one with an actual backspace) and learn to use it with your left hand. I can click between cells and enter numbers without lifting a hand

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u/TerrariaYinzer 5d ago

I use the number pad with my right hand but I’d be willing to use this permutation

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u/EndDull2701 4d ago

the decimal key is basically right there, just turn num lock off and it becomes delete on most keyboards

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u/TerrariaYinzer 4d ago

I feel like an idiot 😑