Windows Jan 16, 2024

Use macOS keybindings on Windows

Using the macOS layout on Windows can make it easier for Mac users to operate.

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1. Find `Keyboard Manager` in the left sidebar.

2. Add settings in `Keys`.

Alt (Left) to Ctrl and Caps Lock to Shift (Left)

This feature is an option, depending on personal habits of switching languages. If you’re accustomed to using Caps Lock for switching between languages, you can set it to Shift. However, if you play games that require Caps Lock, then that’s a problem, for example, Valorant.

3. Add settings in `Shortcuts`.

Ctrl (Left) + Backspace to Delete

This setting allows Windows to use Command + Backspace to delete, just like macOS.

Ctrl (Left) + Tab to Alt (Left) + Tab

Since Ctrl and Alt have been swapped previously, now the functionality of switching windows using Alt (Left) + Tab and switching within app windows using Ctrl (Left) + Tab needs to be swapped again.

Author: Reg Chien | Published Date: Jan 16, 2024

Use macOS keybindings on Windows

1. Find Keyboard Manager in the left sidebar.

2. Add settings in Keys.

3. Add settings in Shortcuts.

1. Find `Keyboard Manager` in the left sidebar.

2. Add settings in `Keys`.

3. Add settings in `Shortcuts`.