A physical device with buttons that allow characters to be entered
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Editing system keyboard layout
I wonder how to edit the following two files, so that I can change the system keyboard layout. It seems they are binary resource files, but I'm not sure.
/System/Library/Keyboard\ ...
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Is there an app that allows custom keyboard shortcuts on iOS?
Is there an iOS app that uses allows a user to connect a bluetooth keyboard and then customize certain functions to certain key codes? For example, I would like to be able to create a custom function ...
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How can I switch to the window playing music in a single keystroke?
How can I set up a single keystroke to jump to the app or web site playing music? I currently use Rhapsody, iTunes, Pandora, Spotify, Rdio, VLC, and Soundcloud to listen to music, as well as the ...
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Can I bring up spelling suggestion menu with a keyboard shortcut?
As an example, when I spell "misstake", a white-blue contextual menu pops up with some suggestions.
When I move on, and want to return to it later, there seems to be no way to call up the menu again. ...
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How can I make the Eject Key to behave as the Insert key?
Is there any way to force that the Eject Key behaves as the Insert Key?
In particular I would like to be able to send the key combinations Ctrl+Insert and also Ctrl+Alt+Insert to the following two ...
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Vim/Emacs keybinding for `Preview.app`
Does anybody have ideas about using emacs/ vim key binding for Preview.app to browser pdf files and how?
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Bootcamp keyboard driver not installing
I am assuming that this is an bug, but I thought I would check with you all first to see if that is the case.
I had been running OSX 10.6.8 with bootcamp 3.3 and Windows 7 64x PRO. I reloaded it ...
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Setting caps lock key to CTRL but still function as caps lock if I press for long enough
I just started out using tmux, so I figured I would set my Caps lock key equal to the Ctrl key.
Though sometimes I do need the Caps lock key. I don't care if it requires playing with the Terminal or ...
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2009 Apple aluminum bluetooth keyboard key release latency
I have the two-battery, 2009 Apple Aluminum wirless keyboard. My issue is that pressing a key for an extended period of time causes it to continue to be "pressed" after I release the physical key. I ...
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How to set caps lock to work like shift on OSX (work only when down)?
How do I set Caps Lock to behave like shift, working only when down, without memory?
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How do I view battery percentage of my bluetooth keyboard from my iOS device?
In OS X I can do this easily, so my workaround right now is take out the battery, put it in my mouse, and see the percentage in OS X.
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Change American keyboard icon in menu bar to black and white
How can I change the American keyboard icon my menu bar from a colored icon to black and white?
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How to change keyboard shortcut for “log out”?
I use a third party app for alt-tab, so when I hit alt+shift+tab+Q, the operating system doesn't recognize it as quitting the app. Instead it recognizes it as the log out keyboard command. (The native ...
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iPhoto opens automatically by creating files on Desktop
My problem:
iPhoto opens automatically, when I:
Copy and paste any kind of file to my Desktop
Save any file type to my Desktop
Create a screenshot (which is automatically saved to Desktop)
iPhoto ...
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Remapping keys in KeyRemap4MacBook, how do I find keycodes?
I'm currently remapping some of the keys on my MacBook using KeyRemap4Macbook - in that process I need to remap the keys using this xml-file, namely private.xml, that is referenced ...
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Xcode 4: key binding for “Focus code blocks on hover”
Xcode 4 has a Focus code blocks on hover setting in Preferences > Text Editing.
When you hover the mouse on a Code folding ribbon, the mentioned setting has the effect shown in image below.
Also, ...
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Can a Mac boot when the right shift key is broken in the pressed position?
Here's the thing, the right shift key of my macbook is stuck, so it always boots in safe mode once I turn the machine on. Worse, I cannot log in since my password has lower case letters.
I tried ...
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iTunes 11 broke play/pause with the space key - is there a fix?
I used to just be able to bring iTunes.app into the foreground (even with no window open) and hit the space key to pause/play. I've been using this a lot over the years and it's become one of those ...
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Control not working in iTerm 2 when using Programmer Dvorak keyboard layout
I'm using the Programmer Dvorak keyboard layout and found that the Control key does not work in iTerm 2. Emacs is unusable as a result, and I can't interrupt processes with Ctrl-C. Interestingly, the ...
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How to type keyboard shortcuts like ⌘Ä, ⌘Ö, ⌘Ü, etc. on a US keyboard?
I'm using a Mac laptop with German set as the preferred language (the keyboard, however, is a standard US keyboard). With this setting, some keyboard shortcuts include the characters Ä, Ö, and Ü. ...
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How to assign F9 key to play/pause iTunes?
I change my front panel on my MacBook late 2007. I'm on mountain Lion.
I already attached Next and Previous (song) button to F10 and F8. But can't F9 button force to work. I think I don't know the ...
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1answer
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right shift key goes to desktop
I have an imac running OS 10.8.2 with a bluetooth keyboard. I have had it for about 8 weeks. When I hit the right shift key, all the open windows run off the screen and I am looking at the desktop. ...
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Is there an OS X app to route keyboard via bluetooth?
I want an app on my desktop that lets me route my keyboard to my iPhone via bluetooth.
The main goal is to type with the keyboard when I get a text. I don't mind having to click a button on an app. ...
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1answer
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Mountain Lion US keyboard layout .. bug? British layout when selected US keyboard
When I change my input source to US Keyboard and I want to press this key: ` I get some British key.
My keyboard is this one:
And it behaves like this one:
I changed my keyboard layout like ...
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How can I type a backtick on an Estonian keyboard?
I am actually using the sweidsh keyboard with an estonian layout, so the backtick key itself produces ' and while holding Shift, it produces –.
Is there maybe a way to create a global keyboard ...
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Randomly losing CMD+V (paste) functionality
I am randomly losing CMD+V functionality. Is there a shortcut which might trigger this? So that the keyboard goes into some kind of different mode?
I am working with cmd/shift/option a lot in gfx ...
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Wireless Keyboard Connection
I have the wireless bluetooth connecting keyboard for the iMac and it continues to disconnect even when the batteries are brand new. Is there anyway to enhance the bluetooth connection so that it will ...
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Shortcut conflict with Key Bindings
I am trying to redefine copy/paste/... shortcuts of my Mac.
Here is an extract of my key bindings (french keyboard):
{
"@é" = "undo:"; /* Works */
"@y" = "cut:"; ...
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Is there a keyboard shortcut to close the edit window in Calendar (and retain changes)?
In Calendar 6 (mountain lion) when I use command E to bring up an edit window after I make changes I haven't been able to find a keyboard short cut to close that window and keep whatever info I've ...
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Maltese language in iOS devices
I would like to type in Maltese (using Maltese letters) from my iPad and iPhone. Unfortunately, the Maltese langauge is not listed with the default European languages on iOS devices. What can I do?
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Select the first or last file in finder with the keyboard, or disable filename sort in finder
I'm renaming a long series of file one by one while previewing them. UNFORTUNATELY, Finder re-sorts the file list, so that means that each time I rename a file, it changes the current selection to the ...
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How do I lock the screen using a keyboard shortcut on OS X Mountain Lion with a Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000?
Title says it all: how do I lock the screen using a keyboard shortcut on OS X Mountain Lion with a Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000?
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Any shortkey for new tweet? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Is there a way to tweet from a keyboard command?
I want to know, is there any shortcut for creating new tweet in OS X Mountain Lion? If not, how can I define that?
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Disable Command-M to minimize window
On my keyboard layout, the M key is right next to the W key. This can be problematic at times because occasionally I will accidentally press Command-M instead of Command-W, causing the window to be ...
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Is there any keyboard shortcut to turn on and off shuffle and turn on repeating on iTunes?
Is there any keyboard shortcut to turn on and off shuffle and turn on repeating on iTunes? They aren't mentioned on iTunes help section Keyboard Shortcut.
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how to find out the submenu item's name in this special case (for a shortcut)
In TextEdit there is this submenu (see the image) that I want to define a shortcut for.
I can't define a shortcut for the "Right to Left" item, I assume it's because there are actually 2 such items ...
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How do I bind a key in OSX to open a new window of an application?
I can't find a way to do this. There's only binding to open an application. But the apps I want to use this on, (chrome, terminal, and finder) are always open. I just want to open a new window in the ...
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Is there a keyboard shortcut to queue a selected song so that iTunes will play it next?
Is there a keyboard shortcut to queue up a selected song to the "Up Next" playlist that was introduced in iTunes 11?
I like that new feature but having to alt-click or select from a panel isn't fast ...
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1answer
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What does the clear key do on Apple's numpad?
Apple has a keyboard with a numpad. What does the clear key on the top left of the numpad do? Is it different from the delete key, if so, how is it different?
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Remap command-arrow key to the same as ctrl-arrow keys (moving by word)
I would like to be able to use Command arrow keys to navigate by word like you can with Ctrl. I've disabled the Mission Control mappings already. What's the easiest way to remap?
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What is keyboard shortcut for “Open With” in Finder?
How can I open a file with an application, other than the default, using a keyboard shortcut? I dont want to change the default application for the filetype.
eg. sometimes I want to open a .html file ...
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Mountain Lion 10.8 cmd+shif+arrow key bindings not working
I have switched Cmd and Ctrl in System preferences.
I have the following key bindings defined:
"@\UF702" = "moveWordBackward:"; /* Cmd + LeftArrow */
"@\UF703" = ...
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Is there a utility OR applescript that will filter Y keystrokes temporarily?
Looking for a way to run a script OR a utility that will actively block keystrokes on my QWERTY keyboard. Specifically, I want to turn off the Y key, if you're curious. It is a 'problem hotkey' in ...
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Tab key sometimes fails to autocomplete in Go To Folder… sheets in Mountain Lion
I like keyboard navigation, so I frequently use Shift-Command-G to Go to Folder… when saving files. I type the first few letters of the directory I want then key Tab to complete the rest. This worked ...
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What exactly does pressing a character key in a Finder window do?
Back when I was a Windows user in another life, I faintly remember a nice shortcut when browsing a directory: type the first letter of the file name you want to be highlighted, and keep pressing to ...
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Using a PC keyboard on a mac, is there a way to set the end key so that it goes to the end of the line? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Remap “Home” and “End” to beginning and end of line
It's incredibly irritating to press the end key on a keyboard, and have the cursor jump to the end of the document ...
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How can I assign different characters to different keyboard shortcuts on Mac?
I am using Macbook Air with OS 10.8.2. I bought my MAC from the US, and then moved to another country. Therefore, I had to change my keyboard language.
The problem is the keyboard layout is not the ...
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Replaced Macbook Pro keyboard with US-layout, now cannot type ~/` on external keyboard
I'm owning a MBP 15" early 08, which I bought (and use) in Germany.
Recently, I decided to switch to US International layout, bought new keyboards (an internal one and and external Logitech diNovo ...
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Command-W not working correctly on Safari
⌘W always worked in my Safari like this:
it closes all tabs
if there's no tab, it closes the window.
Now, #2 is not working anymore.
Any clues?
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Command + C does not always work from the first try in Microsoft Word (Office 2011)
I have no idea why COMMAND + C doesn't always register from the first time. I sometimes try to copy something off Word, but I have to press COMMAND + C more than once for it to register, otherwise ...
