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Ctrl + Backspace: Delete the previous word

Use Ctrl + Backspace to delete the previous word. Useful in long reports, manuscripts and heavily formatted documents.

Ctrl + Backspace

Why it helps

Use Ctrl + Backspace to delete the previous word. Useful in long reports, manuscripts and heavily formatted documents.

How to use it

  1. Open the relevant app or terminal.
  2. Use the shortcut or command above in the relevant context.
  3. Check the result; for commands that change data, test on a small example first.
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