Hi, i’m used to use the backspace key to delete objects in rhino 7 and 8, why it doesn’t work on rhino 9 wip? Thanks

It’s a horrible idea to use the Backspace key to delete objects. In my opinion, there must be an option (advanced option maybe?) to restrict Backspace from deleting the geometry in Rhino. The Delete key does exist for that purpose.

Hi Carmela - [image] Carmela: i’m used to use the backspace key to delete objects in rhino 7 and 8, why it doesn’t work on rhino 9 wip? Thanks for reporting that issue. I’ve put it on the list of things to get fixed: RH-94410 Keyboard: Backspace Misbehaves -wim

Make sure to add an advanced option to disable deleting with Backspace. It can lead to accidental deleting of important geometry…

Is it possible to disable the deleting of objects with the “Backspace” key from the advanced options?

Delete with BACKSPACE in WIP9

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brian (Brian Gillespie) April 14, 2026, 9:41pm 5

RH-94410 is fixed in Rhino WIP

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Delete with BACKSPACE in WIP9

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