R Primus <rprimus+org@gmail.com> writes:

> For `(org-defkey org-mode-map (kbd "ESC <left>") #'org-metaleft)`, just wondering if:
>
> 1. this was intentionally left out, and
> 2. if so, what is the reason?
>
> This causes user `surprise` when switching from using emacs/org-mode in
> the terminal to a GUI session.

I tied to dig into commit history and I do not see any justification why
ESC <left> could be omitted from default non-terminal bindings.

I agree that the current behaviour is inconsistent.

The fix is attached.

Best,
Ihor