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.
Macos – cmd+backspace = delete word on OSX
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The only difference between the two English options (at least in for ASCII characters) seems to be whether period and colon are treated as part of words.
Part of words:
'.:_in Standard'_in English (United States, Computer)
Not part of the start or end of words:
$+<=>^`in Standard$+<=>^`in English (United States, Computer)
In System Preferences > Keyboard > Keyboard Shortcuts, add a shortcut for Preview (Move Selected PDF Document to Trash) that you are unlikely to type inadvertently, something like ^ ⌥ ⇧⌘ ⎋.
Best Answer
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.