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I've been struggling to customize the backwards delete on mac by setting it to cmd + delete. It seems like since the there is no label in the menu bar, its not a straightforward thing to do through System Preferences > Keyboard > Shortcuts. Could someone perhaps assist me with this? Many thanks in advance. Riccardo

Riccardo
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By using the Karabiner Elements app,

  1. Go to "Complex Modifications" enter image description here
  2. Click "+ Add rule" in the bottom-left
  3. Click "Import more rules from the Internet (open a web browser)" enter image description here
  4. In the window that opens, search for and import the "Exchange Command+Backward-Delete (delete current line) and Option+Backward-Delete (delete current word)" rule. enter image description here
  5. Enable the imported rules

PS. If you also want to update moving your caret location with the arrow keys, import and enable the "Exchange command + arrows keys with option + arrows keys" rule.

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Mac has fn+delete for forward delete and just the "delete" key for backward delete.

Anyways, if you want to customize your keyboard, there is a software for mac called karabiner.

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  • Many thanks for replying. I just installed it, and attempted to follow a tutorial. Yet, I'm still having difficulty figuring out how to create my own shortcuts. I dont have a computer science background and would be grateful if you could get me out of this. Do I need to add items under "Simple Modifications" menu? All I need to do is: change the default option + left and right arrow TO cmd + left and right arrow. The same thing for option + delete TO cmd + delete. Truly appreciate if you could be of help. – Riccardo Feb 15 '21 at 08:32