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Many users who need to type text or manipulate online data often encounter the problem of accidentally pressing the BackSpace key, causing them to lose all their important data. However, disabling the BackSpace key on Chrome or Firefox, Opera is quite simple with the Google Chrome shortcut key combination.
Users just need to install appropriate extensions to block accidental pressing of the BackSpace key on their computers. Alternatively, another method is to use the Google Chrome shortcut key that functions similarly to the BackSpace key without being prone to accidental presses.
Step 3: Select Settings from the Chrome menu > Extensions
Find the extension named BackStop > select Details and click on the Allow in incognito option right below the extension.
Note: in older versions of Chrome, there won't be a Details option but will appear directly as shown in the image.
In some older versions of Chrome, the interface will look like the one above.
Through Mytour's experimentation, BackStop can block nearly all websites and apps when opened in Chrome. Only a few settings in the Chrome menu may not function. However, you can rest assured as this extension is quite useful for regular web browsing.
How to Disable the BackSpace Button on Firefox
Fortunately, Firefox users have the option to block the BackSpace button directly in the browser's settings.
Step 1: Type “about:config” in the Firefox address bar. When the prompt appears, click “I'll be careful, I promise!” to bypass Firefox's warning.
Step 2: In Firefox's search (filter) section, type backspace to open the list of editing options.
Step 3: Once you've found the customization named browser.backspace_action, double-click on this customization.
Step 4: A command box requesting input for the customization value will appear. Simply type the number “2” and press Enter to deactivate the BackSpace button on Firefox.
If you enter the number 0, the BackSpace feature will be reactivated; whereas if you enter the number 1, the BackSpace button will function as the Page Up button (scroll up).
Thus, Mytour has provided you with instructions on how to disable the BackSpace button on Chrome and Firefox.
The BackSpace error on Chrome or Firefox is a common issue for many users, especially the back error on Chrome which can be easily resolved using support tools. For Firefox users, they have the advantage of fixing the back error by simply adjusting settings within Firefox itself.
As known now, Chrome has introduced a new feature allowing the removal of the BackSpace function in Chrome version 52. However, for users less affected and with the habit of using BackSpace wanting to fix the disappearance of the backspace function on Chrome, they can explore the guide on how to retrieve and restore the BackSpace button on Chrome shared by Mytour.
If you want to make the most of Chrome's interesting features, such as browsing offline on Chrome with Offline Mode, you can practice it yourself following the instructions in the article sharing how to browse offline on Chrome easily.
