how to use delete button on macbook keyboard to delete a file and shortcuts
Mokha11
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User level: Level 1 (4 points)Deleting files and shortcuts with MacBook's Delete key
Posted on Nov 9, 2026 2:09 PM
2 replies
Grant Bennet-Alder
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User level: Level 10 (148,617 points)Nov 9, 2026 3:23 PM in response to Mokha11
Select the file or group of files.
Command-Delete
result: the file(s) indicated as "in the Trash", and
will np longer be displayed in their original locations.
(no "copying" takes place)
MrHoffman
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User level: Level 10 (169,253 points)Nov 9, 2026 3:34 PM in response to Mokha11
Here is a list of most of the macOS shortcuts, including Finder and (as mentioned) Command-Delete:
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256391597