backtab

noun, verb — 3 senses

backtab

noun

Etymology From back + tab, analogous to backspace.

1

Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences Usually A software-defined key combination to do the reverse of pressing the Tab key, usually Shift+Tab.

2

Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences Usually An instance of pressing this key combination.

backtab

verb

Etymology From back + tab, analogous to backspace.

1

Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences To press this key combination.

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