how can i delete text messages on my mac from the keyboard (version 11.7.8)

How can I delete messages from the message app on my mac with the keyboard and not with Magic Mouse?

MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 11.7

Posted on Aug 14, 2023 8:03 AM

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Posted on Aug 14, 2023 8:27 AM

Hello walfreddy,


You would need to create your own keyboard shortcut in System Preferences > Keyboard. The title of the shortcut must match exactly the sub-menu in Message, i.e. "Delete Conversation...". Here is an example:



Once you use the key combination you selected, you'll only need to press return to validate the suppression of the conversation.

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Aug 14, 2023 8:27 AM in response to walfreddy

Hello walfreddy,


You would need to create your own keyboard shortcut in System Preferences > Keyboard. The title of the shortcut must match exactly the sub-menu in Message, i.e. "Delete Conversation...". Here is an example:



Once you use the key combination you selected, you'll only need to press return to validate the suppression of the conversation.

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