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Dvorak typers, how do you handle shortcuts like Ctrl-C?

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  • Do you change the key binding in the OS to be, i.e., Ctrl-Q?

  • Do you manage to stretch your left hand to the C key?

  • Do you use right ctrl and press shortcuts with your right hand?

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sanfilippopablo Avatar asked Apr 03 '14 15:04

sanfilippopablo


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When I switched to Dvorak, I was using primarily Ctrl+Ins and Shift+Ins for copy/paste. Now I use Ctrl+C and Ctrl+V and other program-specific shortcuts, but I have just learned to use them in their "weird" locations.

A similar question was asked on SuperUser, with the following answers:

  • Use an AutoHotKey script to remap the keys. (Link)
  • Use Microsoft Keyboard Creator to remap them. (Link)
  • Install a third-party app that will remap them automatically. (Link, Link)
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techturtle Avatar answered Oct 13 '22 00:10

techturtle


macs have it built in. there is a keyboard layout for dvorak with querty shortcuts. for windows, i use https://code.google.com/p/dvorak-qwerty/ it works well with ctrl and alt but dosen't work with the Win Key, which is not that bad.

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Emad Avatar answered Oct 12 '22 22:10

Emad