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Facebook won't register backspace keystrokes

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I can't use the Backspace or Del button on my keyboard. Only happens on Facebook. Tried using safe mode and have no add-ons and get same results.

I can't use the Backspace or Del button on my keyboard. Only happens on Facebook. Tried using safe mode and have no add-ons and get same results.

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Many site issues can be caused by corrupt cookies or cache.

  • Clear the Cache and
  • Remove Cookies

Warning ! ! This will log you out of sites you're logged in to. You may also lose any settings for that website.

Type about:preferences<enter> in the address bar.

  • Cookies; Select Privacy. Under History, select

Firefox will Use Custom Settings. Press the button on the right side called Show Cookies. Use the search bar to look for the site. Note; There may be more than one entry. Remove All of them.

  • Cache; Select Advanced > Network. Across from

Cached Web Content, Press Clear Now.

If there is still a problem, Start Firefox in Safe Mode {web link} A small dialog should appear. Click Start In Safe Mode (not Refresh). While you are in safe mode;

Type about:preferences#advanced<enter> in the address bar.

Under Advanced, Select General. Look for and turn off Use Hardware Acceleration.

Then restart. Poke around safe websites. Are there any problems?

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Does the problem affect Firefox's user interface, such as the address bar?

In web pages:

Does the problem occur in ALL form controls (e.g., even the simple controls on this site), or does it only occur on certain sites or in certain contexts? For example: when you use a rich text editor, such as an email compose window that lets you apply styles to text, or commenting on Facebook?