diff --git a/src/main/java/org/jabref/gui/maintable/MainTable.java b/src/main/java/org/jabref/gui/maintable/MainTable.java
index ee11465c2c6..f4db38a7722 100644
--- a/src/main/java/org/jabref/gui/maintable/MainTable.java
+++ b/src/main/java/org/jabref/gui/maintable/MainTable.java
@@ -273,6 +273,10 @@ private void setupKeyBindings(KeyBindingRepository keyBindings) {
                         new EditAction(StandardActions.CUT, libraryTab.frame(), Globals.stateManager).execute();
                         event.consume();
                         break;
+                    case DELETE_ENTRY:
+                        new EditAction(StandardActions.DELETE_ENTRY, libraryTab.frame(), Globals.stateManager).execute();
+                        event.consume();
+                        break;
                     default:
                         // Pass other keys to parent
                 }