Delete a whole word
Deletes the entire word behind the cursor in one press instead of letter by letter.
WindowsCtrl+Backspace
Mac⌥+Delete
How to use it
- Type a word you want to take back.
- Press the shortcut once per word.
- Keep going to delete several words.
Pro tip
Ctrl + Delete on Windows (fn + ⌥ + Delete on Mac) deletes the word in front of the cursor instead.
Next up in Text Editing
- Jump to the start or end of a lineHome / End
- Jump to the top or bottom of a documentCtrl+Home / End
- Select text with the keyboardShift+Arrows
- Paste as plain textCtrl+Shift+V
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