# Delete Rows Shortcut Key

**URL:** <https://community.glideapps.com/t/delete-rows-shortcut-key/76999>\
**Category:** Ask for Help\
**Created:** [October 11, 2024, 2:38pm UTC](https://community.glideapps.com/t/delete-rows-shortcut-key/76999 "2024-10-11T14:38:44Z")\
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**Author:** ![Robert\_Davis\_Hoffman](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/community.glideapps.com/robert_davis_hoffman/32/80169_2.png) [@Robert\_Davis\_Hoffman](https://community.glideapps.com/u/Robert_Davis_Hoffman)\
**Post date:** [October 11, 2024, 2:38pm UTC](https://community.glideapps.com/t/delete-rows-shortcut-key/76999/1 "2024-10-11T14:38:44Z")

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I’ve tried every method suggested on other posts about how to delete a row (or rows) in Glide data. It’s ridiculous! I’m about ready to ditch my database and start over so I don’t have extra rows. AAAAARGH!

If I select a row (via the checkbox) and hit my Del key, it opens my OS filemanager.

If I select a row and hit my Backspace button, it returns to the Glide Layout.

There’s a shortcut key for ADDING a row. What is the shortcut key for DELETING a row?

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**Author:** ![Jeff\_Hager](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/community.glideapps.com/jeff_hager/32/43_2.png) [@Jeff\_Hager](https://community.glideapps.com/u/Jeff_Hager)\
**Post date:** [October 11, 2024, 2:55pm UTC](https://community.glideapps.com/t/delete-rows-shortcut-key/76999/2 "2024-10-11T14:55:23Z")

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The delete key should be it. Might be a stuck key or weird keyboard mapping on your device. What OS? Which browser? If I have a stuck key on Windows, I usually tap the SHIFT, CTRL, and ALT keys a few times, and that usually releases the sticky key.

Worst case, just try restarting your computer.

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**Author:** ![micheal](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/community.glideapps.com/micheal/32/80181_2.png) [@micheal](https://community.glideapps.com/u/micheal)\
**Post date:** [October 11, 2024, 11:27pm UTC](https://community.glideapps.com/t/delete-rows-shortcut-key/76999/3 "2024-10-11T23:27:06Z")

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yes that should be it - or something is wrong with the keyboard

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**Author:** ![Robert\_Davis\_Hoffman](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/community.glideapps.com/robert_davis_hoffman/32/80169_2.png) [@Robert\_Davis\_Hoffman](https://community.glideapps.com/u/Robert_Davis_Hoffman)\
**Post date:** [October 12, 2024, 1:02am UTC](https://community.glideapps.com/t/delete-rows-shortcut-key/76999/4 "2024-10-12T01:02:09Z")

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Part of my problem may be running Linux causing different issues.  
Also, I have an AORUS keyboard, if that causes the quirks.

I did find a workaround, if I format my component as a table, I can give users the option of deleting rows. Simple enough.

Thank you for the replies.