Change / new shortcut for delete forward (Fn-Delete or ^d)

Hi everyone,


I have been researching this... and im stuck.


Short question: I want to make a new key for Fn-Delete (delete forward), so far I can't find a way to do that.

Can anyone help?


Long Question:

I have transferred from PC to Mac, and have changed the FN key to Command... that way most of the shortcuts are the same finger motion....

... but that means the Fn-Delete (delete forward) is not available any more....


So I am looking for a way to make a new delete forward - maybe 'Command \' for example


and ^d is just too difficult to use


Note: There is no menu item for delete forward, so I can't use App Shortcuts (at least I could not find a way)


Thanks much!

Stuart

MacBook Air (M1, 2020)

Posted on May 7, 2023 10:32 AM

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May 8, 2023 9:20 AM in response to StuartAppleFan

StuartAppleFan wrote:

Hi everyone,

I have been researching this... and im stuck.

Short question: I want to make a new key for Fn-Delete (delete forward), so far I can't find a way to do that.
Can anyone help?

Long Question:
I have transferred from PC to Mac, and have changed the FN key to Command... that way most of the shortcuts are the same finger motion....
... but that means the Fn-Delete (delete forward) is not available any more....

So I am looking for a way to make a new delete forward - maybe 'Command \' for example

and ^d is just too difficult to use

Note: There is no menu item for delete forward, so I can't use App Shortcuts (at least I could not find a way)

Thanks much!
Stuart


Hmmm. takes a couple weeks to adapt to a new OS and shortcuts....


Baked in default shortcuts in the macOS you are fighting a uphill battle if you are trying to turn macOS into Windows.



Mac keyboard shortcuts - Apple Support

Mac keyboard shortcuts - Apple Support



Mac tips for Windows switchers - Apple Support

Mac tips for Windows switchers - Apple Support



ref: Keyboard mappings using a PC keyboard on a Macintosh

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/970299/keyboard-mappings-using-a-pc-keyboard-on-a-macintosh


ref: Windows keys on a Mac keyboard - Apple Support

Windows keys on a Mac keyboard - Apple Support



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