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AutoHotkey script to fix Ctrl+Backspace (delete previous word) in File Explorer and Notepad
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FixCtrlBackspace.ahk
; how to write scripts: http://www.autohotkey.com/docs/
#IfWinActive ahk_class CabinetWClass ; File Explorer
^Backspace::
#IfWinActive ahk_class Notepad
^Backspace::
Send ^+{Left}{Backspace}
#IfWinActive
; source and context: http://superuser.com/a/636973/124606
; relevant documentation links:
; writing hotkeys
; http://www.autohotkey.com/docs/Hotkeys.htm
; list of key codes (including Backspace)
; http://www.autohotkey.com/docs/KeyList.htm
; the #IfWinActive directive
; http://www.autohotkey.com/docs/commands/_IfWinActive.htm
; the Send command
; http://www.autohotkey.com/docs/commands/Send.htm
@coezbek
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coezbek commented May 16, 2022

@lihuelworks What update to the script are you suggesting?

@Zain-Sajjad
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I am runnnig the script but nothing is happening.

@JuaniElias
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JuaniElias commented May 3, 2023 •
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I've updated this for AHK v2

; Ctrl + Backspace works in File Explorer and Desktop
#HotIf WinActive("ahk_exe explorer.exe")
^BS::Send("^+{Left}{Del}")
#HotIf

This seems to work fine for now

@lihuelworks
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I've updated this for AHK v2

; Ctrl + Backspace works in File Explorer and Desktop
#HotIf WinActive("ahk_exe explorer.exe")
^BS::Send("^+{Left}{Del}")

This seems to work fine for now

Can't react but works like a charm, thank you 🙌🏻🙌🏻

@NathanDai5287
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Syntax for Autohotkey v2

#HotIf WinActive("ahk_exe explorer.exe")
^BS::Send("^+{Left}{Del}")
#HotIf

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