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How can I make OSX backward delete one word by pressing cmd+backspace?
Currently it deletes the whole line.
Alt+Backspace works, but I want it to be cmd+backspace, like in Windows.
I tried Spark Shortcut Manager, but it didn't work.
android_422
Posted 2013-06-27T21:37:50.037
Reputation: 149
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The answer to most customization questions for OSX is BetterTouchTool. It's free, and it lets you customize keyboard shortcuts, gestures, window snapping, and more. You can even set per-app settings for shortcuts and gestures (although I haven't personally tested this).
Set cmd+backspace to alt+backspace as in the screenshot above.
Dean
Posted 2013-06-27T21:37:50.037
Reputation: 2 452
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Karabiner is very popular key remapping software for key remapping. In "change Key" > "Change delete key", select "Command+Delete to Option_L+Delete". This will solve your problem. I'm attaching a screenshot also.
Rushi Agrawal
Posted 2013-06-27T21:37:50.037
Reputation: 171
Just an update - karabiner doesn't work on osx sierra and the suggested alternative karabiner-elements doesn't support key combinations
– aaaaaa – 2017-06-15T16:11:16.870
1Just recently this tool became a "pay what you want" model with a minimum of 3$. The developer behind it seems awesome, and this tool is one of the few I purchased for osx (I generally use only free tools). – aaaaaa – 2016-02-17T16:27:41.407