Quick OS X Tip: Make the Caps Lock Key Useful
November 22, 2007 12:52 am os x
Oh the sad, sad caps lock key. It seems the desire to type solely in capitals never propelled it to fame. Now it sits on the side of the keyboard, alone, passive-aggressively tripping us when we enter passwords.
Here’s a tip on how to change that prime real estate into something more useful:
1) Open ‘system preferences’ and go to ‘keyboard & mouse’.
2) Click on ‘Modifier Key…’. (Note the ellipse hinting at the mystery that lies beyond)
3) This menu places caps lock, control, and option at your mercy. Using the drop boxes, you can switch their functions or even disable them at your whim. My recommendation is to leave the others alone, but remap caps lock to the more useful control key. Your emacs pinky will thank you.
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December 21st, 2007 at 8:57 pm
So simple it’s stupid not to do it. Funny that I found a handful of responses on Google about installing modified keyboard drivers and hacks when the solution is so simple. How did I miss the “Modifier keys” button the first time.
Thanks!