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Why Customize?
By customizing your Mac keyboard, you can make your keyboard work better for you and increase your productivity. Whether you want to change keyboard shortcuts, remap keys, or add special characters, there are a number of options available to help you get the most out of your keyboard. Without further ado, here are some tips for customizing your Mac keyboard:
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How To Change keyboard shortcuts:
Keyboard shortcuts can help you perform common tasks more quickly and efficiently. To change or create your own keyboard shortcuts, go to the “Keyboard” tab in the “System Preferences” and click on the “Shortcuts” tab. From here, you can customize the shortcuts for a variety of actions, such as opening apps, performing menu commands, or controlling the system. You can also create your own custom shortcuts by clicking on the “+” button.
Remap Keys with Third-Party Utilities
If you want to change the function of specific keys on your keyboard, you can use a third-party utility such as “Karabiner-elements.” This utility allows you to customize the key mapping of your keyboard, allowing you to change the function of specific keys or even create your own custom shortcuts. Just keep in mind it’s open-source software, and although free, it might have bugs. Therefore, it’s recommended to proceed cautiously and ensure you are well-rounded with the MacOS operating system.
Additional Shortcuts
The Mac keyboard includes a number of special characters and symbols that you can access by holding down certain keys. Please note, you don’t have to map or customize anything. However, you memorize the shortcut key pairing. To see the top shortcuts used check out this post.