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# Tip of the Week: Become a Deletion Fiend with These Keyboard Shortcuts
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Wednesday, 22 April 2026
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Typically, when we make a mistake in a word processor, we just hold down the Backspace key until you get rid of the error, but when you consider all the times you have to hold down the key for longer than five seconds, that time adds up. To bypass this inefficiency entirely, you can use a little tool called “Fast Delete.” Here’s how it’s done.
## Deleting One Word at a Time
Normally, the Backspace key deletes one character at a time. You can speed that up by using a simple keyboard shortcut.
- On Mac - Press Option + Delete
- On PC - Press Ctrl + Backspace
## Deleting One Line at a Time
What if you want to take it even further? You can extend the duration to the line level. Here’s how you do it:
- On Mac - Press Command + Delete
- On PC - Press Ctrl + Shift + Up Arrow + Delete
## Why Use These Shortcuts in the First Place?
When you backspace by the character, you’re essentially taking your time. You’re not moving with any agency. More than that, you’re putting unnecessary strain on your fingers and wrists. With word and line shortcuts, you’re claiming your status as a tech-savvy professional who knows how to navigate your workday in a more efficient way. You’ll have more time for other tasks thanks to improved typing speed.
Getting the hang of these shortcuts might take some time, but they will become muscle memory before you know it. You’ll be deleting text faster than ever, boosting your productivity, and getting more writing done as a result.
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Tony Underwood, Founder and President of Cambium Data Inc. has proven himself as one of the top internetworking experts in the industry. Mr. Underwood began his IT career in 1991 in the US Navy working on critical military computer systems. He grew his computer and networking knowledge through a number of different IT jobs from desktop support all the way up to leading the Network Engineering organization of a multi-billion dollar international company. Mr Underwood was recognized as Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert [\#7112](https://connect.directive.com/v4_6_release/services/system_io/Service/fv_sr100_request.rails?service_recid=7112&companyName=Dti) in March of 2001 and in 2022 he achieved the lifetime status of Cisco CCIE Emeritus
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