Using the delete key leaves a decimal point


  1. AaLF
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    Using the delete key leaves a decimal point


    When I highlite a typo and delete it with the "DEL" key (over on the right with the calculator keys) it leaves behind a decimal point [.]

    Remedy?
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  3. UsernameIssues
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    Try the on-screen keyboard - just to see if it also has this issue.
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  4. Barman58
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    AaLF said:
    When I highlite a typo and delete it with the "DEL" key (over on the right with the calculator keys) it leaves behind a decimal point [.]

    Remedy?
    Switch on the NUM Lock

    When the NUM lock is off the DEL key produces a . [Full Stop]
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  6. AaLF
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    And the winner is........... Nigel. Thanks.
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  7. Barman58
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    If you find the Num lock is switched off on boot, there should be an option to have it switched on at boot in the BIOS screen :)
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