The delete key is a key on most computer keyboards which typically is used to delete either (in text mode) the character ahead of or beneath the cursor, or (in GUI mode) the currently-selected object.The key is sometimes referred to as the "forward delete" key. 2. One oddity which I'm already finding irritating, however, is the delete key. The laptop is G50-80 (not sure about how to see the model number). This is because the backspace key also deletes characters, but to the left of the cursor. I first noticed this early this am. This is the extension, usually found to the right of the Arrow Keys, separate to the rest of the board. I use the "Delete" frequently when typing, so this is making life difficult. Turn off your laptop. The picture is an example of the delete key found on an Apple computer. This is a simple operation and should only take a few hours if done correctly. When testing the keyboard work in a couple different programs and see if sometimes the delete key works, or if it doesn't work at all regardless of what program you are using. Insert the tip of your finger or a flathead screwdriver beneath the keycap and lift gently until you feel the keycap unclip from the retainer clip. If the external keyboard works fine, but you still notice that the delete key doesn't work on the integrated keyboard you may need a service to have the keyboard replaced. It's not like numeric keys where the primary is lit up and the shifted value is smaller white text in the upper left. When I pressed the delete key once, it automatically kept deleting for infinity until I pressed that key again or some another key on the keyboard. Any help is much appreciated. Also, this key doesn't light up with the other fn keys when fn is pressed. Remove Laptop Keyboard Keys Every day your computer is exposed to dirt, hair, dead skin and other kinds of grime. Original post: I'm new on an Asus X550C, running Win 10, which which I'm generally very pleased. Del is both a common abbreviation for delete and a key on a computer keyboard.It is sometimes used in combination with other keys to perform certain actions on a computer, also known as shortcut keys.For example, Ctrl+Alt+Del indicates pressing the Ctrl, Alt, and Delete keys at the same time. This can drastically affect your keyboard's performance. When I turned computer back on this afternoon, it is still not working. It's a weird key. (It's bottom right, with only outside it - but it's not the position that's the problem). I'm confused. To remove a key 1. . Removing your keys is a simple and effective way to clean the inside of your keyboard and improve keyboard response. Delete over Insert separated by a line. 2. I thought a reboot would probably clear it up. The Num Del or Num Decimal key is found on a keyboard Numpad. 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