Deleting words in xterm with Alt+d doesn't work ?

niller · 2008-11-19 08:27:19

Usually it should be possible, I can do this in urxvt but not in xterm.

I've always liked the (emacs) command the delete words with Alt+d.
It works in console and urxvt but not in xterm.

When I try this I got this character: ä

What is the problem here I have no clue whatsoever ??

The nearest thing that comes to mind is to make changes in /etc/inputrc but I dont know if this is the right thing to do ?

I hate when things are not working properly in terminals and in consoles, so any hints are highly appreciated

Btw. I am danish but I dont think this is related to my keymaps.

Daenyth · 2008-11-19 12:04:36

Isn't that command usually bound to ctrl+w?

niller · 2008-11-19 12:17:02

Well, no it isn't, not in xterm and urxvt.

The Alt+d command works in urxvt though !??

Last edited by niller (2008-11-19 20:25:41)

stojic · 2008-11-20 12:44:47

You need this in your ~/.Xdefaults

xterm*metaSendsEscape:  true

ArchArael · 2008-11-20 12:51:57

stojic wrote:

You need this in your ~/.Xdefaults
xterm*metaSendsEscape:  true

That worked indeed, at least in my xterm. Thank you. Hvala.

Last edited by ArchArael (2008-11-20 12:52:40)

niller · 2008-11-20 13:13:38

stojic wrote:

You need this in your ~/.Xdefaults
xterm*metaSendsEscape:  true

Thanks a lot !!!

Worked here too

MindTooth · 2008-11-20 15:28:15

I hoped that there were such a feature, thank you.

Birger

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