diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index cf3c551..fd300fe 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -203,7 +203,7 @@ p | toggle perspective warping (quad surfaces only)
 f | Toggle fullscreen
 s | Save composition
 z | Undo
-BACKSPACE ('-' via SSH) | Delete surface.
+BACKSPACE ('\' via SSH) | Delete surface.
 SPACE | Toggle pause for video sources (texture and projection mapping modes)
 TAB | Select next source (no need to use the source selection interface)
 Arrow keys | Move selection. If no surface is selected in the projection mapping mode, all surfaces are moved.
diff --git a/src/Application/Application.cpp b/src/Application/Application.cpp
index f445065..1efddaa 100644
--- a/src/Application/Application.cpp
+++ b/src/Application/Application.cpp
@@ -176,7 +176,7 @@ void Application::onCharacterReceived(KeyListenerEventData & e){
 	 case 'D':
 		args.key = OF_KEY_LEFT;
 		break;
-	 case '-':
+	 case '\\':
 		args.key = OF_KEY_BACKSPACE;
 		break;
 	}