Turn Off "Are You Sure You Want To Delete.." For Each Photo

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Turn Off "Are You Sure You Want To Delete.." For Each Photo

Recently updated to the Photo app with the latest El Capitan update. First time using Photo and as I'm trying to clean up my library I noticed I am now prompted with a "Are you sure you want to delete (X) photos?" EVERY TIME I DELETE. Previously, iPhoto would conveniently delete without a prompt which expedited the organizing and editing process of the 10k+ photos in my library (lots of duplicates and faces). Is there a way to turn this notification off?

Macbook Pro 15", Mac OS X (10.6.4)

Posted on Oct 7, 2015 4:38 AM

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chuck_3rd

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Oct 7, 2015 8:37 AM in response to BlackAbbott

Hello BlackAbbott,

Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.

I see that you want to delete photos from the Photos application without being prompted to confirm the deletion. The easiest way to do this is with the photos selected to delete, press Command-Delete on your keyboard. Doing so will delete the photos that are selected from your Photos library, without any confirmation prompt.

Keyboard shortcuts - Photos Help

Take care.

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Old Toad

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Oct 7, 2015 9:50 AM in response to BlackAbbott

Is there a way to turn this notification off?

No. Tell Apple what missing features you'd like restored or new features added in Photos via https://www.apple.com/feedback/photos.html.

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Answer 3

Jun 14, 2017 10:46 PM in response to BlackAbbott

Actually, there is a work around. Hit ⌘+Del keys to trash the file without confirmation and move to the next picture. Thanks to macruleswhyproblem for the answer at Can I turn off the confirmation pop-up box when deleting?

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