Backspace key on Windows 10 can only delete 1 character, this is how to fix it

Usually to delete certain characters, users often use the Backspace key. However, recently many Windows 10 users reflect that the Backspace key only erases 1 single character but cannot delete consecutive characters as before. In the article below, Network Administrator will show you how to fix this error.

Fixing the Backspace key on Windows 10 can only delete 1 character:

To fix the Backspace key on Windows 10 only 1 character can be deleted, follow the steps below:

Step 1:

Click the Start button to open the Settings window or alternatively press the Windows + I key combination to open the Settings window.

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Step 2:

On the Settings window, click Ease of access.

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Step 3:

Next in the left pane of the window, find and click Keyboard.

Step 4:

Finally, find and switch the Filter Keys option to OFF .

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You can now easily delete consecutive characters by pressing the Backspace key.

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Good luck!