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Implement backward word delete while renaming a file.

Submitted by eikonoklastes2 on November 20, 2008 to Usability

While renaming a file, Ctrl+Delete works to forward delete a word. However for some curious reason Ctrl+Backspace has not been implemented to backward delete a word.

Use the standard Ctrl+Backspace shortcut to backward delete words while renaming files.

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Discussion (3 comments)

DeathSeeker wrote on November 21, 2008, 1:07pm

Ctrl+LeftArrow and Ctrl+RightArrow move to the next word left or right. Add shift in there to highlight a word. So holding Ctrl+Shift+LeftArrow will select as many words to your left as you'd like. Also works with Home and End.

jamesrising wrote on November 21, 2008, 4:46pm

I agree! This is really irritating!

faramond wrote on December 24, 2008, 4:22am

Yes! absolutely!

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