Windows 10: Ctrl + Backspace is working on Desktop shortcuts as well! (New in 21376.1?)

Discus and support Ctrl + Backspace is working on Desktop shortcuts as well! (New in 21376.1?) in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; Up until now, Ctrl + Backspace would write something like ▯ on Desktop shorcuts, instead of deleting the word preceding the cursor. Not sure if this... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/Sgt_Skinner, May 7, 2021.

  1. Ctrl + Backspace is working on Desktop shortcuts as well! (New in 21376.1?)


    Up until now, Ctrl + Backspace would write something like ▯ on Desktop shorcuts, instead of deleting the word preceding the cursor. Not sure if this was addressed in 21376.1 or before, but I'm glad it finally works!

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    /u/Sgt_Skinner, May 7, 2021
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  2. Down005 Win User

    Cant CTRL Backspace!

    my keyboard will not ctrl backspace to delete the previous words anymore, also ctrl right isnt going to the next word, Those are the only 2 shortcuts that stopped working maybe there are more but those are the two that i noticed. I dont know what caused
    this its very annoying and i need the shortcuts back!
     
    Down005, May 7, 2021
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  3. TOOGAM Win User
    Ctrl + A + Backspace acting as home key

    I think you lost a character in the question, about what shows up in Notepad.

    When I tried Ctrl+A+Backspace in Notepad, I got the same results as pressing Ctrl-Backspace. (This did generate a character that looked like a thin, tall rectangle.)

    I can suggest three approaches:

    • Try altering your behavior. Use Ctrl-A and Delete, instead of Ctrl-A and Backspace.
    • Try a different keyboard. (This may ultimately end up having the effect of altering your behavior a bit. Another possible effect is to eliminate ghosting issues that may occur when too much is pressed simultaneously on some keyboards. Although I'm suspecting that your current issue is unrelated to keyboard ghosting.)
    • Use the downloaded software AutoHotkey to respond to Ctrl-Backspace by having it automatically press Ctrl-A and then either Backspace or Delete. Hopefully the software will be responsive enough to be able to complete its actions before Windows processes your next keystroke.
     
    TOOGAM, May 7, 2021
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  4. Ctrl + Backspace is working on Desktop shortcuts as well! (New in 21376.1?)

    Hotmail desktop shortcut

    Hi Paccomail,

    In order for you to make a desktop shortcut to your Hotmail account you may follow the steps below:

    1. Right-click on an empty space on your desktop, select New.
    2. Select Shortcut.
    3. Type the web address in the empty field provided.
    4. After creating a new shortcut, a window will appear asking you for the location of the shortcut, type in
      www.hotmail.com.
    5. Name the shortcut you just created, name this anything you like (ex. Hotmail or Hotmail Login.)
    6. Click Finish.
    7. Double-click on the shortcut to check if it is working.

    Kindly reply to this thread in order for us to help you.

    Regards.
     
    Jesrael Bor, May 7, 2021
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