Abstract: An error correction system for a typewriter in which a silent type action with a blank type face is operatively connected and synchronized to initiate a backspace action and elevate and feed an error correction ribbon in advance of the striking of the blank type face against the space wherein an error was printed. Thus, to obliterate an error and type in a correct character, an operator need only perform two operations; depress the error key and the correct character key. Further, in accordance with the invention, the error key may be further depressed to a repeat position whereby a series of characters may be obliterated automatically.