Select input language by Caps Lock in Mac OS X | Dae's blog

Select input language by Caps Lock in Mac OS X | Dae’s blog

. * * * I found a new way to bind input language (input source) switch to the Caps Lock key in Mac OS X. The main advantage of this method is absense of lag, so input source changes almost instantly when you hit the Caps Lock key. You will admire this if you’re a fast typer. The logic is simple: first, I map the F19 key to input source selection. Then, using Seil (previously called PCKeyboardHack) , I remap the Caps Lock key to F19. This works regardless of your keyboard having the F19 key. You can also keep the default combination (Cmd+Space) if you wish. Cons: You will not be able to use the Caps Lock mode anymore. The green light on the actual key will not change as you change the input source. You will have to remove any software incompatible with Seil. If this method doesn’t work for you, you will be able to revert all changes at any point. Step-by-step guide Download, install and launch  Seil . By default it goes to “Applications” folder. You’re too lazy to look for it there,

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