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Here are my favorite KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS for increased productivity. I will attach to this blog post both the .ahk and corresponding .exe file.
First of all my approach is to disable the CAPSLOCK key and use it as a function key that triggers various replacement commands. In this basic version I use the CAPSLOCK + WASD to trigger the UP/LEFT/DOWN/RIGHT arrow keys. This comes in handy, for example, when you are typing and want to go back or forth a few characters but you have your right hand on your mouse. You can move your typing cursor without lifting your right hand from your mouse.
- CAPSLOCK + W = UP ARROW
- CAPSLOCK + A = LEFT ARROW
- CAPSLOCK + S = DOWN ARROW
- CAPSLOCK + D = RIGHT ARROW
Now let's step the game up and map more keys. I mapped these keys to go to the beginning and end of a text line:
- CAPSLOCK + Q = HOME (beginning of line)
- CAPSLOCK + E = END (end of line)
I carried on and mapped the CAPSLOCK + 1 2 3 4 keys to control my web browser windows and ALT+F4 to close windows. It is more comfortable for my left hand to press CAPSLOCK + 1 instead of CTRL + SHIFT + TAB to go to the previous browser tab.
- CAPSLOCK + 1 = CTRL + SHIFT + TAB (previous tab in web browser)
- CAPSLOCK + 2 = CTRL + W (close tab in web browser)
- CAPSLOCK + 3 = CTRL + TAB (next tab in web browser)
- CAPSLOCK + 4 = ALT + F4 (close window)
I also added BACKSPACE, DELETE and ENTER to CAPSLOCK + R T X. Extremely useful for when you need to delete something or press enter and your right hand is on the mouse.
- CAPSLOCK + R = BACKSPACE (delete backwards)
- CAPSLOCK + T = DELETE (delete forwards)
- CAPSLOCK + X = ENTER (return)
One last thing: to be able to turn CAPSLOCK ON/OFF:
- CAPSLOCK + TAB = CAPSLOCK ON/OFF
Download .exe file here. (it's the .ahk compiled)
I find this even more useful if you set it up with a QMK-compatible keyboard (I have the Keychron K7 Pro) that supports via, by going to https://usevia.app/. This will make the keystrokes more responsive and give an overall better experience.
And just in case, here’s the raw code directly from caps.ahk:
; caps-v18-short
#NoEnv ; Recommended for performance and compatibility with future AutoHotkey releases.
; #Warn ; Enable warnings to assist with detecting common errors.
SendMode Input ; Recommended for new scripts due to its superior speed and reliability.
SetWorkingDir %A_ScriptDir% ; Ensures a consistent starting directory.
#InstallKeybdHook
MsgBox CAPSLOCK script loaded.
SetCapsLockState, alwaysoff
#if GetKeyState("CapsLock","P")
w::up
tab::
If (On){
SetCapsLockState, alwaysoff
On := False
If (GetKeyState("CapsLock","P")){
SetCapsLockState, alwaysoff
}
} Else {
SetCapsLockState, alwayson
On := true
;sleep, 1000
}
Return
a::left
s::down
d::right
e::End
q::Home
x::Enter
r::Backspace
t::Del
1::^+Tab ; prev tab
2::^w ; close tab
3::^Tab ; next tab
4::Send !{f4} ; caps+4 e alt f4
;SetCapsLockState, alwaysoff
#if
SetCapsLockState, alwaysoff
;^!SPACE:: Winset, Alwaysontop, , A ;ctrl+space makes windows stay always on top
;^!r::Reload ;Ctrl+Alt+R to reload the script
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