Creating a custom function key in Windows
I would like to "create" a fn key ( similar to what laptops have ) on a desktop keyboard. What I would like to do is to bind Capslock to a new custom key, so that I can add new shortcuts involving that key.
For example, remapping the jkil keys to left/down/top/right keys. So when
Capslock + J is pressed, a left arrow keypress is simulated.
I cannot bind the capslock key to an existing key like Win/Shift/Ctrl/Alt, because it will cause conflicts in my text editor because of the additional custom functionality I have within it.
windows keyboard keyboard-shortcuts remapping
asked Feb 9 at 6:23
wdGelwixwdGelwix
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I would like to "create" a fn key ( similar to what laptops have ) on a desktop keyboard. What I would like to do is to bind Capslock to a new custom key, so that I can add new shortcuts involving that key.
For example, remapping the jkil keys to left/down/top/right keys. So when
Capslock + J is pressed, a left arrow keypress is simulated.
I cannot bind the capslock key to an existing key like Win/Shift/Ctrl/Alt, because it will cause conflicts in my text editor because of the additional custom functionality I have within it.
windows keyboard keyboard-shortcuts remapping
asked Feb 9 at 6:23
wdGelwixwdGelwix
1
What is "jkil keys"? You can use AutoHotKey script.
– Biswapriyo
Feb 9 at 8:21
Did you see this question (with answer) when searching? superuser.com/questions/117242/…
– Ian McGowan
Feb 9 at 8:31
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I would like to "create" a fn key ( similar to what laptops have ) on a desktop keyboard. What I would like to do is to bind Capslock to a new custom key, so that I can add new shortcuts involving that key.
For example, remapping the jkil keys to left/down/top/right keys. So when
Capslock + J is pressed, a left arrow keypress is simulated.
I cannot bind the capslock key to an existing key like Win/Shift/Ctrl/Alt, because it will cause conflicts in my text editor because of the additional custom functionality I have within it.
windows keyboard keyboard-shortcuts remapping
asked Feb 9 at 6:23
wdGelwixwdGelwix
1
I would like to "create" a fn key ( similar to what laptops have ) on a desktop keyboard. What I would like to do is to bind Capslock to a new custom key, so that I can add new shortcuts involving that key.
For example, remapping the jkil keys to left/down/top/right keys. So when
Capslock + J is pressed, a left arrow keypress is simulated.
I cannot bind the capslock key to an existing key like Win/Shift/Ctrl/Alt, because it will cause conflicts in my text editor because of the additional custom functionality I have within it.
windows keyboard keyboard-shortcuts remapping
windows keyboard keyboard-shortcuts remapping
asked Feb 9 at 6:23
wdGelwixwdGelwix
1
asked Feb 9 at 6:23
wdGelwixwdGelwix
1
asked Feb 9 at 6:23
wdGelwixwdGelwix
1
asked Feb 9 at 6:23
wdGelwixwdGelwix
1
asked Feb 9 at 6:23
wdGelwixwdGelwix
1
1
What is "jkil keys"? You can use AutoHotKey script.
– Biswapriyo
Feb 9 at 8:21
Did you see this question (with answer) when searching? superuser.com/questions/117242/…
– Ian McGowan
Feb 9 at 8:31
add a comment |
What is "jkil keys"? You can use AutoHotKey script.
– Biswapriyo
Feb 9 at 8:21
Did you see this question (with answer) when searching? superuser.com/questions/117242/…
– Ian McGowan
Feb 9 at 8:31
What is "jkil keys"? You can use AutoHotKey script.
– Biswapriyo
Feb 9 at 8:21
What is "jkil keys"? You can use AutoHotKey script.
– Biswapriyo
Feb 9 at 8:21
Did you see this question (with answer) when searching? superuser.com/questions/117242/…
– Ian McGowan
Feb 9 at 8:31
Did you see this question (with answer) when searching? superuser.com/questions/117242/…
– Ian McGowan
Feb 9 at 8:31
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You should check out AutoHotKey. It can (obviously) create hotkey remappings, but also do so much more! For your case, it can also remap the right shift, alt, ctrl separately from the left, if you wanted something like RCtrl::j to be mapped to left arrow, leaving the left control key alone...
https://autohotkey.com/docs/misc/Remap.htm
answered Feb 9 at 8:35
Ian McGowanIan McGowan
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Hello and thank you for your answer. I did check it out before you reply, but I encountered an issue with the CapsLock key in particular. If you bind keys in combination with capslock (eg. Capslock & i:: up), pressing the Capslock key and then I will trigger the described action. Pressing the capslock key, however, at the same time with any other key, will toggle the capslock functionality (it stays on). The only way that I figured out, is to remap the capslock key to another key with something like SharpKeys, but I want to have just one script that handles everything. No multiple software.
– wdGelwix
Feb 10 at 11:00
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You should check out AutoHotKey. It can (obviously) create hotkey remappings, but also do so much more! For your case, it can also remap the right shift, alt, ctrl separately from the left, if you wanted something like RCtrl::j to be mapped to left arrow, leaving the left control key alone...
https://autohotkey.com/docs/misc/Remap.htm
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Hello and thank you for your answer. I did check it out before you reply, but I encountered an issue with the CapsLock key in particular. If you bind keys in combination with capslock (eg. Capslock & i:: up), pressing the Capslock key and then I will trigger the described action. Pressing the capslock key, however, at the same time with any other key, will toggle the capslock functionality (it stays on). The only way that I figured out, is to remap the capslock key to another key with something like SharpKeys, but I want to have just one script that handles everything. No multiple software.
– wdGelwix
Feb 10 at 11:00
add a comment |
You should check out AutoHotKey. It can (obviously) create hotkey remappings, but also do so much more! For your case, it can also remap the right shift, alt, ctrl separately from the left, if you wanted something like RCtrl::j to be mapped to left arrow, leaving the left control key alone...
https://autohotkey.com/docs/misc/Remap.htm
answered Feb 9 at 8:35
Ian McGowanIan McGowan
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Hello and thank you for your answer. I did check it out before you reply, but I encountered an issue with the CapsLock key in particular. If you bind keys in combination with capslock (eg. Capslock & i:: up), pressing the Capslock key and then I will trigger the described action. Pressing the capslock key, however, at the same time with any other key, will toggle the capslock functionality (it stays on). The only way that I figured out, is to remap the capslock key to another key with something like SharpKeys, but I want to have just one script that handles everything. No multiple software.
– wdGelwix
Feb 10 at 11:00
add a comment |
You should check out AutoHotKey. It can (obviously) create hotkey remappings, but also do so much more! For your case, it can also remap the right shift, alt, ctrl separately from the left, if you wanted something like RCtrl::j to be mapped to left arrow, leaving the left control key alone...
https://autohotkey.com/docs/misc/Remap.htm
answered Feb 9 at 8:35
Ian McGowanIan McGowan
1835
You should check out AutoHotKey. It can (obviously) create hotkey remappings, but also do so much more! For your case, it can also remap the right shift, alt, ctrl separately from the left, if you wanted something like RCtrl::j to be mapped to left arrow, leaving the left control key alone...
https://autohotkey.com/docs/misc/Remap.htm
answered Feb 9 at 8:35
Ian McGowanIan McGowan
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Hello and thank you for your answer. I did check it out before you reply, but I encountered an issue with the CapsLock key in particular. If you bind keys in combination with capslock (eg. Capslock & i:: up), pressing the Capslock key and then I will trigger the described action. Pressing the capslock key, however, at the same time with any other key, will toggle the capslock functionality (it stays on). The only way that I figured out, is to remap the capslock key to another key with something like SharpKeys, but I want to have just one script that handles everything. No multiple software.
– wdGelwix
Feb 10 at 11:00
add a comment |
Hello and thank you for your answer. I did check it out before you reply, but I encountered an issue with the CapsLock key in particular. If you bind keys in combination with capslock (eg. Capslock & i:: up), pressing the Capslock key and then I will trigger the described action. Pressing the capslock key, however, at the same time with any other key, will toggle the capslock functionality (it stays on). The only way that I figured out, is to remap the capslock key to another key with something like SharpKeys, but I want to have just one script that handles everything. No multiple software.
– wdGelwix
Feb 10 at 11:00
Hello and thank you for your answer. I did check it out before you reply, but I encountered an issue with the CapsLock key in particular. If you bind keys in combination with capslock (eg. Capslock & i:: up), pressing the Capslock key and then I will trigger the described action. Pressing the capslock key, however, at the same time with any other key, will toggle the capslock functionality (it stays on). The only way that I figured out, is to remap the capslock key to another key with something like SharpKeys, but I want to have just one script that handles everything. No multiple software.
– wdGelwix
Feb 10 at 11:00
Hello and thank you for your answer. I did check it out before you reply, but I encountered an issue with the CapsLock key in particular. If you bind keys in combination with capslock (eg. Capslock & i:: up), pressing the Capslock key and then I will trigger the described action. Pressing the capslock key, however, at the same time with any other key, will toggle the capslock functionality (it stays on). The only way that I figured out, is to remap the capslock key to another key with something like SharpKeys, but I want to have just one script that handles everything. No multiple software.
– wdGelwix
Feb 10 at 11:00
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What is "jkil keys"? You can use AutoHotKey script.
– Biswapriyo
Feb 9 at 8:21
Did you see this question (with answer) when searching? superuser.com/questions/117242/…
– Ian McGowan
Feb 9 at 8:31