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    What have you mapped your Caps Lock Key to?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Kyle, Sep 28, 2012.

  1. Kyle

    Kyle JVC SZ2000 Dual-Driver Headphones

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    It was recently pointed out to me that the caps lock is a pretty useless key, yet it is a HUGE key on the keyboard. What key have you mapped your caps lock to?
    Any other key mappings?
     
    Kyle, Sep 28, 2012
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    I use the cap locks key as the cap locks key and it works pretty well. :p You'd be surprised how often i actually use it.
     
    tijo, Sep 28, 2012
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  3. Kyle

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    You do? What do you use it for?
     
    Kyle, Sep 28, 2012
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    When i enter student grades, it's rather invaluable. It's an A, not an a and well, given that you always enter a bunch of them at the same time, it ends up being quite useful. That's just me though.
     
    tijo, Sep 28, 2012
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    Same here.

    For locking caps, maybe?
     
    Pirx, Sep 28, 2012
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    I USE IT FOR YELLING ON MY POSTS! :laugh:
     
    Dragnoak, Sep 28, 2012
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    i use it to lock caps too so that i can rest my left pinky on the slightly bigger shift key while i type replies like this.
     
    mattcheau, Sep 28, 2012
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    I have a wireless keyboard that doesn't have a Caps Lock light so I mapped it to be a shift key so I don't have to go back and retype when I accidently hit it looking for the 'A'...
     
    olyteddy, Sep 28, 2012
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  9. Steven

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    I see no reason as to why someone would remap the caps lock key unless your talking about gaming in which case I'd remap it.
     
    Steven, Sep 29, 2012
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    I insert a small piece of foam rubber under it, key still works when needed but needs a firm press = no more unexpected SCREAMING ;)
     
    6730b, Sep 29, 2012
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    I have it mapped to.....
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    wait for it.....
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    caps lock.
     
    Primes, Sep 29, 2012
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  12. ViciousXUSMC

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    I use it as caps lock for QWERTY but when I type in Colemak its backspace.

    It makes a BIG difference in ergonomics and finger travel since backspace is so far away and used by your weakest finger, try it for a day and you will notice how much easier it is very quickly and also how much more natural it is. You use backspace way more than capslock I am sure and you can always set backspace to be capslock if you actually need that key.
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Oct 1, 2012
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  13. MidnightSun

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    Mapped to Ctrl.
     
    MidnightSun, Oct 3, 2012
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  14. wozofoz

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    Windows XP on a Netbook, using AutoHotKey

    Caps Lock launches my Toolbar for quick launching of software. Shift + Caps Lock toggles it as usual.
    Alt Gr (right Alt key) is mouse middle click (I never use a mouse)
    Apps Key (on the right between Alt Gr and Ctrl) is mouse right click

    Win Key + many keys for various functions and text input

    [ Key then shortcut text creates various long text that I use regularly

    Then there are some simple text shortcuts that I use a lot. EG: atb =

    All the best, woz of oz
     
    wozofoz, Oct 5, 2012
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  15. Kyle

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    Emacs guy?
     
    Kyle, Oct 5, 2012
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