Definitions

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  • noun computing, uncountable A software-defined key combination to do the reverse of pressing the Tab key, usually Shift+Tab.
  • noun computing, countable An instance of pressing this key combination.
  • verb computing, intransitive To press this key combination.

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Examples

  • The shoes upper is constructed in black tumbled leather beeing contrasted by yellow backtab and white lining.

    EU Kicks | European Sneaker Magazine 2010

  • The Table of Contents feature has a few new options: tab / backtab can be used to promote or demote TOC levels, and TOC entries can be rearranged by drag and drop within the navigator pane.

    Applelinks.com 2008

  • The Table of Contents feature has a few new options: tab / backtab can be used to promote or demote TOC levels, and TOC entries can be rearranged by drag and drop within the navigator pane.

    BabyGotMac.com 2008

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