Ask HN: In Apple OS X why won't the delete key delete files selected in Finder?

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Ask HN: In Apple OSX why won't the delete key delete files selected in Finder? It says "delete" right on the key and Apple encourages the use of countless obscure chorded keyboard shortcuts. Any HN Apple/UI gurus want to weigh in on this?

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It's just CMD + Del.

Probably to avoid accidentally hitting the Delete key and deleting files when browsing. Apple generally avoids making destructive acts easy.

Ah, that is a fair point.

What are the "countless obscure chorded keyboard shortcuts"?

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