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How to remap the Caps Lock key to Control in OS X 10.8? [duplicate]

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I want to use Emacs and need remap the Caps key to Ctrl (switch them). How can I do it?

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James.Y Avatar asked Mar 15 '13 14:03

James.Y


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Just go to Apple Menu -> System Preferences... -> Keyboard -> Keyboard Tab -> Modifier Keys and select Control for Caps Lock.

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Bozhidar Batsov Avatar answered Sep 23 '22 17:09

Bozhidar Batsov