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BACKSPACE CHARACTER [1 record]

Record 1 2012-08-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Codes (Software)
DEF

A format effector that causes the print or display position to move one position backward along the line without producing the printing or display of any graphic.

OBS

backspace character; BS: term, abbreviation and definition standardized by ISO; officially approved by the Government EDP (Electronic Data Processing) Standards Committee (GESC).

OBS

backspace: term standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Codes (Logiciels)
DEF

Caractère de mise en page destiné à provoquer le déplacement de la position d'impression ou d'affichage d'un pas vers l'arrière le long de la ligne de base, sans provoquer l'impression ou l'apparition d'un symbole graphique.

OBS

caractère espace arrière; BS : terme, abréviation et définition normalisés par l’ISO; uniformisés par le Comité des normes gouvernementales en informatique (CNGI).

OBS

espace arrière; retour arrière : termes normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Códigos (Soporte lógico)
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