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"Go back" shortcut option (backspace key)
Hi,
welcome to the forum!
I remember Google changed the shortcut from backspace key to to Alt+ Arrow because many users complained that they were pressing backspace accidentally and it was frustrating, also Google's diagnostic data confirmed it too.
https://www.theverge.com/2016/5/22/11735474/chrome-backspace-navigation-shortcut
https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/google-chrome-to-soon-ditch-backspace-shortcut-after-complaints-840612
as you can see they even made an extension to disable backspace key for going back
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/backstop/pidcjgldchekcoolelhbjfbnccjkckfj?hl=en-GB
I think Microsoft wasn't planning on attracting Chrome users, but instead they used the same shortcuts because it was proven before (according to Google) that it wasn't very pleasant to users.
however I do agree there needs to be a section where we can change the key bindings, just like in games.