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Ask HN: In Apple OS X why won't the delete key delete files selected in Finder?

2 points by jmount 12y ago

Ask HN: In Apple OSX why won't the delete key delete files selected in Finder? It says "delete" right on the key and Apple encourages the use of countless obscure chorded keyboard shortcuts. Any HN Apple/UI gurus want to weigh in on this?

tylermac1 12y ago
It's just CMD + Del. Probably to avoid accidentally hitting the Delete key and deleting files when browsing. Apple generally avoids making destructive acts easy.
- jmount 12y ago
  Ah, that is a fair point.
0942v8653 12y ago
What are the "countless obscure chorded keyboard shortcuts"?