Forward Delete In Laptops

[pendragon]

In all (or nearly all) Apple "laptops" (at least with OS X), to forward delete, merely hold down the function/fn key while hitting the delete key.

I recently learned of this and thought it was a nice tip for those who were (also) unaware of this feature. Enjoy!

[sandbox]

Good tip Harv, I found that one by accident.

[RHPConsult]

I only "have" it 'cause I was a designated beneficiary of a Harv Hint of the Day, earlier this week.

   Thank you, Sir Pendragon!

[giantmike]

The Function key is good for a lot of things. If you want to use the keypad keys which normally require you to press the num lock, but also want to type letters in between, then employee the fn key.

It also comes in handy with the F-keys and the arrow keys.

[antony]

Shall we unveil all the laptop typing secrets?

From Apple Developer Connection:
Changing the Operation of the Keyboard (based on 12-inch PowerBook)

Changing the Operation of the Keyboard (based on 15-inch PowerBook)

Everything you can do with Fn key is listed.


And from me... (slightly off-topic) Entering special character or accented character.

press the option key


press the option and shift keys

Above screenshots are based on International US keyboard, there may be some variations across different region.

Letter with a specific diacritical mark.
Grave accent (`): Option + `, then the letter
Acute accent (´): Option + e, then the letter
Circumflex accent (ˆ): Option + I, then the letter
Tilde accent (˜): Option + n, then the letter
Umlaut accent (¨): Option + u, then the letter
The letter “c” with a cedilla (ç): Option + c.

So “encyclopedia” (which should be spelt as “encyclopaedia”) can be typeset as “encyclopædia”.

[sandbox]

Thanks for the data Antony, graphics work!

Using the Fn Key iBook

Pressing the Fn key affects three sets of keys: the function keys F1–F12, the embedded numeric keypad, and certain modifier keys.

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      It toggles the function keys between their control-button operation and their F1–F12 functions, as shown in Table 3-10 and Figure 3-8.
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      It selects the embedded numeric keypad on the right portion of the alphanumeric keys, as shown in Table 3-8 and Figure 3-9.
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      It changes certain control keys, including the cursor control keys, to page control keys, as shown in Table 3-10 and Figure 3-9.

http://developer.apple.com/documentation/H...okG4/index.html

[pendragon]

for the tips/links Antony.