[FEATURE] macOS Terminal.app delete word for word with option + backspace
Resolved 💬 4 comments Opened Mar 29, 2026 by baslr Closed Mar 30, 2026
Preflight Checklist
- [x] I have searched existing requests and this feature hasn't been requested yet
- [x] This is a single feature request (not multiple features)
Problem Statement
option backspace is the default on macOS to delete word for word.
Example:foo bar batz , press option + backspace results in foo bar . Note the space at the end.
Proposed Solution
Example:
you have the textfoo bar batz .
Press option + backspace results in foo bar . Note the space at the end.
Alternative Solutions
_No response_
Priority
High - Significant impact on productivity
Feature Category
Interactive mode (TUI)
Use Case Example
every time you want to fast delete words.
Additional Context
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