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@findex normal-erase-is-backspace-mode |
@findex normal-erase-is-backspace-mode |
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On most text-only terminals, Emacs cannot tell which keys the |
On most text-only terminals, Emacs cannot tell which keys the |
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keyboard really has, so it follows a uniform plan which may or may not |
keyboard really has, so it follows a uniform plan which may or may not |
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fit your keyboard. The uniform plan is that the ASCII @key{DEL} |
fit your keyboard. The uniform plan is that the @acronym{ASCII} @key{DEL} |
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character deletes, and the ASCII @key{BS} (backspace) character asks |
character deletes, and the @acronym{ASCII} @key{BS} (backspace) character asks |
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for help (it is the same as @kbd{C-h}). If this is not right for your |
for help (it is the same as @kbd{C-h}). If this is not right for your |
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keyboard, such as if you find that the key which ought to delete backwards |
keyboard, such as if you find that the key which ought to delete backwards |
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enters Help instead, see @ref{DEL Does Not Delete}. |
enters Help instead, see @ref{DEL Does Not Delete}. |