Switch "undo chat edits" to use Alt+Backspace on Linux #249991
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Co-authored-by: DanielRosenwasser <[email protected]>
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closing as obsolete, we went with |
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Right, #250635 took care of this. |
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This PR changes the "undo chat edits" keybinding on Linux to use Alt+Backspace instead of Ctrl+Backspace, similar to how it's already set for Windows.
The Issue
Ctrl+Backspace is used for
deleteWordLeftin GUI apps on Linux (just as on Windows), so using this keybinding for "undo chat edits" creates a conflict.Changes Made
Modified keybindings in
KeepOrUndoActionclass:mac.primaryModified keybindings in
AcceptRejectHunkActionclass:mac.primaryThese changes maintain the same keyboard shortcuts on Mac, while ensuring both Windows and Linux use Alt+Backspace instead of Ctrl+Backspace.
Fixes #249990.
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