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backtab.

A software-defined key combination to do the reverse of pressing the Tab key, usually Shift+Tab.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. A software-defined key combination to do the reverse of pressing the Tab key, usually Shift+Tab.

    uncountable · usually
  2. An instance of pressing this key combination.

    countable · usually
Where this word comes from

From back + tab, analogous to backspace.

verb
  1. To press this key combination.

    intransitive
Where this word comes from

From back + tab, analogous to backspace.

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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.