It appears there's no longer a delete shortcut key in the Messages app for Big Sur.
Is there a way to set one up?
There's also no 'X' at the end of selected message to delete.
The functionality now is to right click on the message and select delete.
Perfect, I added it and used the exact name in the Messages app.
1) Add the shortcut via the Keyboard/Shortcuts tab
2) Select App Shortcut
3) Use the drop down to find the Messages app
4) Click on the + option while selecting on All Applications
5) Type in the exact name of the menu you wish to setup up a shortcut for (e.g., Delete Conversation...)
6) Pick the shortcut keys and done
7) Check the Messages app and now there is a shortcut key for deleting a converstion
I got it working as well, but it is "Command+D ... then Tab ... then space bar" to deleted a single conversation. That's a ludicrous combination for what should be a simple task IMHO.
Nevermind about how to get it working (i.e. deleting on 1 device and carrying over to other devices). I figured it out on my phone. Thanks!
Good to hear! Life should be simpler than this!!!
My trackpad allows me to use two fingers to swipe left. Then the delete icon appears. This mimics the iPhone.
Yes, Apple... what was your Big Sur team thinking? Bring back the "X" or a keystroke for deleting msgs! Pull downs for deleting are simply archaic and time eaters.
You can make your own shortcut if you need one. I posted instructions near beginning of the post.
yeah, they should make a one-click delete button and shortcut-key, with an undo option, if you click by mistake. Rather than a confirm dialog.
Did this and it did not work.
What and where is the category list?
The “category list” is the list of shortcut types in the Shortcuts tab of the Keyboard System Preferences.
I went to the category list of shortcuts. There is no delete short cut. There's just Show Help Menu
NOT liking there is not an "x" to delete specific messages.
So if i need to use a pointing device for accessibility reasons - i need to do something that has high friction on a keyboard
Big Sur - Keyboard shortcut key for deleting messages in the Messages app?
