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.
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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.
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Just an update - [karabiner doesn't work on osx sierra](https://pqrs.org/osx/karabiner/) and the suggested alternative karabiner-elements doesn't support key combinations – aaaaaa Jun 15 '17 at 16:11
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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.
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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 Feb 17 '16 at 16:27
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Unfortunately this now costs a fixed amount of 8.5 USD for a 2 year license or 20 USD for a lifetime license. This value doesn't make sense just to remap a shortcut. – Lucas Montenegro Carvalhaes Sep 14 '20 at 15:14