diff --git a/resources/qml/Actions.qml b/resources/qml/Actions.qml
index e3ff6c9937..865c0b749b 100644
--- a/resources/qml/Actions.qml
+++ b/resources/qml/Actions.qml
@@ -137,7 +137,6 @@ Item
         id: deleteObjectAction;
         text: catalog.i18nc("@action:inmenu","Delete Object");
         iconName: "edit-delete";
-        shortcut: StandardKey.Backspace;
     }
 
     Action
diff --git a/resources/qml/Cura.qml b/resources/qml/Cura.qml
index 93bc311da1..32ceef4cf1 100644
--- a/resources/qml/Cura.qml
+++ b/resources/qml/Cura.qml
@@ -22,6 +22,19 @@ UM.MainWindow
         id: backgroundItem;
         anchors.fill: parent;
         UM.I18nCatalog{id: catalog; name:"cura"}
+
+        //DeleteSelection on the keypress backspace event
+        Keys.onPressed: {
+            if (event.key == Qt.Key_Backspace)
+            {
+                if(objectContextMenu.objectId != 0)
+                {
+                    Printer.deleteObject(objectContextMenu.objectId);
+                }
+            }
+        }
+
+
         UM.ApplicationMenu
         {
             id: menu