[BUG] CTRL+BACKSPACE does not delete word on Windows TUI #9200

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opened 2026-02-16 18:11:53 -05:00 by yindo · 1 comment
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Originally created by @mynameistito on GitHub (Feb 12, 2026).

Originally assigned to: @kommander on GitHub.

Description

On Windows, CTRL+BACKSPACE does not delete the preceding word in the TUI input field. ALT+BACKSPACE works as expected for word deletion.
This does not affect Arch Linux (tested on 1.1.53).

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OpenCode version

beta (also tested on 1.1.63)

Steps to reproduce

  1. Open opencode TUI on Windows
  2. Type multiple words in the input field
  3. Press CTRL+BACKSPACE - nothing happens (expected: delete word)
  4. Press ALT+BACKSPACE - word is deleted (workaround)

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Windows

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Originally created by @mynameistito on GitHub (Feb 12, 2026). Originally assigned to: @kommander on GitHub. ### Description On Windows, CTRL+BACKSPACE does not delete the preceding word in the TUI input field. ALT+BACKSPACE works as expected for word deletion. This does not affect Arch Linux (tested on 1.1.53). ### Plugins _No response_ ### OpenCode version beta (also tested on 1.1.63) ### Steps to reproduce 1. Open opencode TUI on Windows 2. Type multiple words in the input field 3. Press CTRL+BACKSPACE - nothing happens (expected: delete word) 4. Press ALT+BACKSPACE - word is deleted (workaround) ### Screenshot and/or share link _No response_ ### Operating System Windows ### Terminal Windows Terminal Preview
yindo added the windowsopentuibug labels 2026-02-16 18:11:53 -05:00
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@github-actions[bot] commented on GitHub (Feb 12, 2026):

For keybind-related issues, please also check our pinned keybinds documentation: #4997

@github-actions[bot] commented on GitHub (Feb 12, 2026): For keybind-related issues, please also check our pinned keybinds documentation: #4997
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Reference: anomalyco/opencode#9200