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Modrinth · Minecraft mod

Better Selection

Makes text more pleasant to select by improving the "move by word" feature (Ctrl+← and Ctrl+→).

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Quick answer

Which Better Selection release should I use?

Updated last month
Latest stable file 1.9
Game version 26.2
Loader Fabric

Better Selection 1.9 targets 26.2 with Fabric. It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server. No extra mods listed for this file.

Where it goes

Is Better Selection required on the client, server, or both?

It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server.

Client Required
Dedicated server Not supported
Loader for this release Fabric
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume

This file is marked client-only.

Understand client and server requirements Read the Minecraft installation guide

What else does Better Selection 1.9 need?

1.9. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

No extra mods listed for this file

This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.

This file does not list any required or optional mods.

Before you install it

Add Better Selection without breaking your instance.

Built for Better Selection 1.9. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use 1.9. It targets 26.2 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

    It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside 1.9. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Better Selection add?

Better Selection

This is a Fabric mod for Minecraft that makes text more pleasant to select by improving the "move by word" feature (Ctrl+← and Ctrl+→).

Q&A

Does it support non-left-to-right scripts?

Yes, it does.

Does it support macOS?

Yes, macOS should be supported properly:

  • ⌘ Command+← moves the cursor to the beginning of the line,
  • ⌘ Command+→ moves the cursor to the end of the line,
  • ⌘ Command+⌫ Backspace deletes everything to the left of the cursor,
  • ⌘ Command+⌦ Delete deletes everything to the right of the cursor,
  • Shortcuts that use Ctrl on Windows use ⌥ Option on macOS.

Does it fix MC-121278?

No, it does not. But I made another mod that does: Universal Shortcuts.

Project description from Modrinth.

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Recent files

Better Selection versions and loaders

21 of 21 releases match

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