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On Windows, I enabled FakeVim mode in QtCreator. I found that pretty much everything I need works fine except the Backspace key. While in insert mode, hitting backspace key does nothing. I have attempted various :set backspace commands to fix this but to no avail. Does anyone have a solution to this problem? Thanks!

Chris
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Consider submitting a bug report.

You can try unmapping backspace key with :iunmap <BS>. If that doesn't work, test if backspace key is really caught by FakeVim with :inoremap <BS> <ESC>:Backspace works! and pressing backspace in insert mode.

Other things to try:

  • Toggle "Pass keys in insert mode" (:set pk, :set nopk).
  • Disable reading _vimrc in options and restart Qt Creator.
  • Re-map backspace in insert mode using :inoremap <BS> <LEFT><DELETE>.
hluk
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  • Thanks for the tips! Interestingly enough, I discovered that the backspace key worked when I used the laptop keyboard, rather than my external keyboard. But then, after I went back to my external keyboard, it started working... – Chris Mar 31 '14 at 17:58