[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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