Is it possible to use the Tab key as a modifier, but at the same time retain the native Tab standalone functionality? For example, I'd like Tab1 key combo to open Documents folder in Finder However, pressing Tab and releasing it should still behave just like it currently is I see the Tab key a…

I don't think you can do that. Tab is not a modifier. Does it have to be Tab? Caps Lock is very close. If you change this key in macos to Control for example, then you have a modifier with which you can do anything. And Tab does what it always did.

I know it's not a modifier, but I'd like to make it into one as it could be much more useful this way :slight_smile: [image] Frankb: Does it have to be Tab? Caps Lock is very close Yes, it does — I'm already using it with AutoHotkey as a modifier and would like to replicate my setup to share…

[image] Trying to turn PrtSc key into Option modifier Questions & Suggestions KM is not good at keymapping but keyboard shortcuts, use KE instead:

[image] esv: I know it's not a modifier, but I'd like to make it into one as it could be much more useful this way :slight_smile: I see :smiley: Then maybe "indirectly". Create a palette whose trigger is Tab. Then assign only letters or numbers (without modifier) as trigger to the macros of t…

Use a less used key like the CTRL key. That way you can do CTRL - F for Finder. Or karabiner

[image] Frankb: Create a palette whose trigger is Tab but then I'd lose the main Tab functionality [image] hello: Use a less used key like the CTRL key. It's also a much less convenient key, so let it remain unused :slight_smile: [image] suliveevil: [image] hello: Or karab…

[image] esv: but then I'd lose the main Tab functionality shift + tab = tab I do not know any other way. [image]

Suggestion: allow using Tab key as an on-hold modifier (single press Tab remains as is)

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Suggestion: allow using Tab key as an on-hold modifier (single press Tab remains as is)

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