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# Using the “Delete” Key with Messages - Airmail for macOS

To intentionally use the “Delete” key to delete a message and move it to the “Trash” folder, go to 
 Preferences > Actions > and set the Backspace field as 'Move to Trash' or as any of your desired action as 
 indicated in the screenshot below: 

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/cda391d2-f5f9-4dc6-bec0-935bb2d9a44e/3a3d0a13-5faf-42c4-b807-2c0265871e93.png)