# Why does vim delete text when typing ü on Mac?

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On an English Mac keyboard, typing 'ü' in vim's insert mode deletes all text. The issue stems from keyboard input handling and vim's character interpretation. A step-by-step technical investigation traces the problem from keyboard layout to vim source code.

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Created: 2026-10-28T01:13:53.993347+00:00

Last edited: 2026-10-28T01:13:53.993347+00:00

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Original source: https://cdn.media.ccc.de/contributors/noname_ev/h264-sd/import-110780-deu-Warum_loescht_ue_in_vim_den_ganzen_Text_a_vim_terminal_murder_mystery_sd.mp4