Deleting the Name on a Computer
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Question
I write religious articles on the computer. Usually, I avoid writing the Name of God so that I don't have to delete it, and I use designations like "the Almighty" or "God blessed" or the letter "ה". But sometimes I write the actual Name. What should I do if I later want to correct and delete it? Is there a prohibition against deleting the Name of God in this case?
Answer
Shalom Rav,
If a designation is written, there is no prohibition against deleting it. However, if you wrote the actual Name, it should be deleted indirectly. For example, highlight the Name and then write something else, and the Name will be deleted automatically.