Backspace key is reverted in Eclipse Mars

Question

My backspace key in Eclipse Mars (4.5.0) works like the delete key: it deletes the right character instead of the left one. That's really confusing

Maybe I accidentally used a shortcut key?

I tried to restart Eclipse but it didn't work. I also tried to switch the key binding preferences to "Emacs" scheme before reverting to "Default" but that didn't work either.

Any help appreciated, thank you!

Edit: damn, I just found out that ctrl+x doesn't work any more either!

I would believe this is the same problem as posted [here](http://stackoverflow.com/questions/33824076/ubuntu-eclipse-backspace-key-started-working-like-delete-key). (Also has a workaround) — Javier Z., Nov 21 '15 at 21:52
Thank you Javich. It indeed seems to be the same problem. However, I tried the workaround but it doesn't work. — Mathieu, Nov 23 '15 at 07:44
I got solved. try this : http://stackoverflow.com/questions/33824076/ubuntu-eclipse-backspace-key-started-working-like-delete-key/33866557#33866557 — murtaza.webdev, Nov 23 '15 at 08:34

score 16 · Accepted Answer · answered Nov 23 '15 at 08:37

16

Got solved:

Go to "Window -> Preferences". Then inside the tree navigate to "General -> Keys".

In the right side of the window, type "Delete" where it says "type filter text".

Find the COMMAND: Delete, BINDING: Backspace and click on UnBind Command button at the bottom. Click Apply, then OK.

Its done.

Thanks to @Javich

answered Nov 23 '15 at 08:37

murtaza.webdev

3,523
4
22
32

2

Works. Filter for "Backspace" instead of "Delete" is even quicker since the list is shorter. – Markus Pscheidt Dec 21 '15 at 11:23
2

if the incorrect behaviour continues after applying changes, try closing the files you were editing and open them again. – andiblas Apr 14 '18 at 19:07

Backspace key is reverted in Eclipse Mars

1 Answers1

Linked