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Unable to remove a loop cut edge without deleting geometry in Blender 5.1

Hi everyone,

I'm a beginner learning Blender through an online 3D modeling course.

I'm currently modeling a chimney, and my instructor created a loop cut and then removed the middle edge without creating any holes in the mesh.

He used Ctrl + Backspace, and the edge disappeared while the shape of the chimney remained intact.

However, when I try to do the same thing, nothing happens. I also tried:

  • Ctrl + Backspace
  • X → Dissolve Edges
  • Selecting the edge loop with Alt + Click

None of these methods seem to work.

I'm using Blender 5.1.0 and I also have a Mirror Modifier active on the object.

Is the Mirror Modifier preventing me from removing the edge loop, or am I missing a step?

I've attached screenshots of my mesh and the edge I'm trying to remove.

Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

u/GazelleOpposite8278 — 2 days ago