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List Delete Keyboard Shortcut

SHOULD

SHOULD: In a sequential list of focusable items, support `ArrowUp`/`ArrowDown` to move between items and `⌘/Ctrl + Backspace` to delete the focused item.

Focusable elements in a sequential list should be navigable with arrows and deletable with Cmd+Backspace

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Good

Why it matters

Lists of focusable items should support arrow key navigation between items and a keyboard shortcut for deletion. This follows the pattern established by native applications and gives keyboard users full control without reaching for the mouse.

References

Built by Gleb Stroganov, design engineer at Evil Martians.

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