A physical device with buttons that allow characters to be entered
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3answers
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How to get keyboard focus on login screen password field in OS X 10.8?
My computer doubles as a server, so I leave it turned on and not asleep, but logged out, most of the time.
In 10.6, if I logged out of the computer for an extended period of time, I could log back ...
1
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1answer
68 views
Merge two keyboard layouts into one
I'm a Dvorak user but I also need to use international keyboard too. The problem is - when I use international phonetic keyboard it's based on Qwerty.
When I have hardware support for Dvorak (on ...
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0answers
122 views
How to use your keyboard layout on Parallels Desktop?
I'm using Parallels Desktop to play a game, but it's annoying that the keyboard layout is completely different from the one I configured for OSX. How can I use the same keyboard layout for both?
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3answers
327 views
Wise Way To Boot Into Windows With Bluetooth Keyboard?
I'm a luddite and have a hardwired keyboard on my iMac. Booting into Windows is never a problem. A family member has an iMac with a Bluetooth keyboard and a Mighty Mouse. Never having used these, I ...
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2answers
225 views
How to customise .inputrc to make command-delete and alt delete delete line and word in terminal?
I'd like to add a little bit of consistency between editing text on the terminal and editing text in normal OSX programs. I use iTerm2, but I imagine any solution would involve using readline and ...
1
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3answers
270 views
How do I disable hiding of the mouse pointer while typing text?
I think I'm finally annoyed enough with my mouse pointer disappearing as I start typing to want to do something about it.
I want to move the mouse. I want to click. I want to start typing, but I want ...
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1answer
154 views
How to interact with dialog boxes using keyboard that appear not to allow keyboard interaction?
I recently asked a question: How to navigate the Special Characters window with the keyboard?
However, it seems to me that OSX has a class of dialog boxes that seem to be inaccessible to keyboard ...
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1answer
242 views
Can I configure and start TIme Machine from the commandLine
I have a problem with my MacBookPro, the left click button on (any) mouse and the trackpad doesnt respond to any clicks, so the only thing that works properly is the keybaord.
I havent been able to ...
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1answer
22 views
Adding Tabs to text boxes within a webpage?
Is there a way to type a tab space to text within a webpage?
(without copy pasting a tab)
The normal behaviour of the tab key in an internet browser is cycling between input fields, buttons links etc ...
1
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1answer
119 views
Using CMD on Very Old PC Keyboard During Boot
I use a circa-1987 IBM Model M keyboard (with a PS/2 to USB adapter) on my 2011 Mac Mini. For the most part it works well, after some tweaks in System Preferences and third party software.
However, ...
2
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1answer
212 views
Is the keyboard on the 15" Mac Book Pro with Retina display different than others in size?
I just got a new 15" Retina MacBook Pro (rMBP) for a friend and looking for a good keyboard guard/ cover. I know shopping questions are off topic, but I'm wondering if the sizing is something that ...
2
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1answer
92 views
How do I do 6-key Braille input?
Does Mac OS X have a facility for 6 key (Perkins) Braille typing? That is using F, D, S, J, F & L to type in the various Braille cells (mapping respectively to ⠁, ⠂, ⠄, ⠈, ⠐& ⠠) on the ...
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2answers
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Change send mail shortcut to tab + enter in Apple Mail
I'm looking for a way to change the default "send" shortcut in mail to "tab + enter" (like gmail)
I've found a way to change it to cmd + enterwith the following:
defaults write com.apple.mail ...
0
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1answer
38 views
How to focus on list of found files after search in Finder using the keyboard with full keyboard access activated?
I like using the keyboard as much as possible. In particular, I'd like to be able to activate a search, type my search term, press a key to move to the search list, and then use cursor keys to ...
0
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1answer
95 views
Keyboard equivalents to up/down arrows?
In Chrome, where the autofill list can be shown with two down-arrow keystrokes, or with clicking the mouse once.
I'd like to be able to open the Chrome autofill list with some other keystroke rather ...
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0answers
176 views
Mac Mountain Lion on screen keyboard
Is there a way that, when you switch language inputs for your keyboard, the onscreen keyboard will automatically show up?
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1answer
68 views
Did you have issues using a Microsoft 4000 keyboard with your Mac?
When I had a iMac (about 3 years ago), I tried connecting my Microsoft 4000 keyboard to it and I remember that there were some issues with key mappings.
I do like Mac keyboards, but at times I like ...
2
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1answer
103 views
How do I make ⌘← and ⌘→ work for home/end combo for Terminal?
Why does fn-⇧-→ (or others) do a home/end in Terminal but a ⌘-→ works everywhere else?
So just to be clear the question is how to make Terminal take Command + ← and → for home and end?
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0answers
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Send keyboard clicks FROM bluetooth phone TO Ubuntu
Note:
This questions lies firmly between Ask Different and Ask Ubuntu so I will take solutions from the Apple site here and cross-post for Ubuntu answers on the other site.
Motivation:
I've made a ...
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1answer
277 views
What does the keyboard shortcut ⌥⇞ mean?
I'm in need of a translator for ⌥ ⇞
This screen shot below is from the TexStudio and Texmaker latex editors.
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2answers
58 views
Is there a keyboard shortcut to immediately focus the search bar in applications (not Spotlight) in Mountain Lion?
If keyboard shortcuts are enabled in gmail, pressing / will focus the search bar from anywhere, so that I can simply type /stuff to search for "stuff" no matter what is currently focused.
Is there a ...
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4answers
92 views
Keyboard-only folder navigation with auto complete
This is one feature of Windows 7 Start menu that I haven't been able to replace in OS X ML.
In Windows:
Press Windows key
Start typing, for example: H:\folder\phot
Use arrow keys to highlight the ...
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1answer
258 views
Applescript to type text, followed by a modifier key combo?
I want to use TextExpander to activate when I type the specific text "attached", and have the AppleScript type out the word "attached" (since TextExpander will remove it), and then invoke the ...
0
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1answer
284 views
How to initiate a specific keystroke using automator?
I have the following code :
on run {input, parameters}
if application "KeyboardViewer" is running then
quit application "KeyboardViewer"
else
activate application ...
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0answers
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Use USB keyboard as Virtual Com Port instead of wedge?
I've got an RFID device that tries to simulate a keyboard, but it doesn't work on Mac OS X as far as I can tell, and I'd rather have com access anyway.
Is there something software related that I can ...
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1answer
1k views
Can arrow keys be added to an iPhone keyboard?
Is there a way to add arrow keys to an iPhone keyboard under iOS 6?
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1answer
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Applescript opens new window for everything when run
I have the following code I did for a tweetbot keyboard shortcut to open tweetbot and create a new tweet.
on run {input, parameters}
activate application "Tweetbot 2"
tell application ...
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1answer
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Logging out and in resets modifier keys to defaults
Open Keyboard Preferences
Set modifier keys (I like to reverse option and command)
Log out
Log in
Modifier keys have been reset to defaults
I just upgraded from 10.7.5 to 10.8.2, might be related.
...
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1answer
78 views
Why does Terminal swallow Ctrl+up/down keystrokes?
In Terminal.app on Snow Leopard, the key combinations Ctrl+↑ and Ctrl+↓ don't get passed through correctly. Instead Terminal.app receives a single ↑ or ↓ key stroke.
I have verified this by running ...
2
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0answers
682 views
How to use fn-key (function keys) with an external keyboard that has no fn-key?
I am using Lion on a late 2009 13 inch MacBook, with external monitor and an external Apple Keyboard with numeric keypad - German (MB110D/B) while keeping the MacBook lid closed.
Some of the ...
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0answers
46 views
Replace keyboard on macbook pro
Are there any differences between 815-9201 Keyboard and 815-9349 other than the function keys have been changed for differences in the newer operating systems? As I have a A1226 but the 815-9349 is ...
0
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1answer
57 views
Is there a way for Snow Leopard to remember previously unidentified USB keyboards?
I have an arbitrary Dell USB keyboard that I use with my MBP running Snow Leopard. Everytime I plug the keyboard in, or reboot my computer, Keyboard Setup Assistant pops up saying the keyboard needs ...
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2answers
585 views
Cannot add keyboard shortcuts in Mountain Lion
As of an unknown moment, I cannot add custom keyboard shortcuts anymore. Isn't there supposed to be an add button somewhere here?
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1answer
104 views
Set Spanish Layout to an external keyboard
I am using my Macbook Pro with an external display, and a external mouse and keyboard. This is a Microsoft wireless keyboard 800 with Spanish layout. Is it possible to reconfigure the keyboard to set ...
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2answers
103 views
Specifying the keyboard layout for Chinese input
I use both Chinese (pinyin) and Japanese (romaji) input and am used to having them mapped to a standard US keyboard layout. However my regional setting is Switzerland since I'm studying here and ...
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0answers
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Why didn't my Macbook sleep (USB Keyboard/Mouse was connected, lid open)
First off, let's begin with some research that I did before asking this question.
Now, in my situation, I was using my Macbook Pro (Mountain Lion) with an Apple USB keyboard connected to the ...
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0answers
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The keyboard stopped working in text boxes under Windows - but shortcuts work
I just installed Windows 8 via Boot Camp and everything worked just fine, until I installed the Windows Support software from Apple.
I don't exactly know when my keyboard suddenly stopped working ...
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1answer
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Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard function keys unreliable
I have a Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard connected to my 2011 MacBook Pro.
The keyboard's normal keys (letters, etc.) always work fine; however, there is a problem with the various function ...
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0answers
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Switch (x,y) position of the mouse between displays
In my workspace, I often connect second display to my MacBook and arrange both display in the System Preferences so that the second display is on the left.
Would it be possible to create a keyboard ...
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3answers
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typing a backtick on Mac OS X Snow Leopard
I have had a hunt around the net for this, but cannot find an answer - how do I type a backtick on Mac OSX Snow Leopard? I have a Macbook from late-2010.
The backtick character is one I use on a ...
2
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3answers
82 views
Application to imitate Win+R (Run)
I'm searching for an OS X program that will open a plain text box, and allow me to type either a directory path, a file path, or a shell script, and have it open/execute my input.
Are there any ...
2
votes
1answer
93 views
Are there keyborad shortcuts to MOVE paragraphs up or down while editing text?
Microsoft Word on windows has this really handy feature where you can MOVE the current paragraph up or down. I think you type alt-ctrl-up or alt-ctrl-down, though I don't have a windows pc in front ...
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2answers
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Disable ⌘+p and ⌘+s in Terminal.app
I continually hit ⌘-P and ⌘-S while Terminal is in focus, due to alt-tabbing between my text editor and other programs.
Does anyone know how to disable these keys in Terminal.app?
3
votes
2answers
141 views
Assigning shortcuts to particular keyboard layouts
Is there any way to assign hotkeys to switching to particular keyboard layouts directly, without having to cycle through them one by one?
I am quite new to OS X. On Windows (which I used before) it ...
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1answer
179 views
Can I use the screen (and keyboard) of a separate laptop with a Mac Mini?
At the moment, I really need a Mac to run Logic Pro, and I reckon my cheapest option is getting a Mac Mini.
It would be very convienent if I could use the screen (and optionally keyboard) of a ...
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0answers
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How to insert a dot instead of a comma on a foreign keyboard? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Decimal comma in Spanish keyboard layout
I have a Logitech french keyboard with a numeric keypad.
How can I have the numerical separator on the numpad, between 0 and ...
2
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0answers
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How to access user installed menubar icons with the keyboard?
I understand that Ctrl + F8 can be used to access the built-in Apple menu and Ctrl + F2 can be used to access program menus (e.g. this existing answer).
However, I have a bunch of user-installed ...
4
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1answer
131 views
Getting the space key to act like the return key
I come from a Windows background and I have gotten into the habit of hitting the Space key every time there's a popup on my screen that I want to close. But on the Mac, it doesn't do anything, but ...
2
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1answer
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How to fix no backlit keyboard on BootCamp Windows 8 partition
I have a Retina Display MacBook Pro with the latest OSX and also installed Windows 8 RTM on BootCamp.
I hadn't logged into BootCamp in a few weeks, so I dont recall if the backlit keyboard ever ...
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1answer
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Which USB keyboards will work with an iPad 3?
It is possible to connect a USB keyboard to an iPad (3rd generation) using the camera connection kit.
However, my Apple keyboard does not work so which ones do?
Yes I know I could buy a wireless ...
