That leaves the right CTRL and ALT keys untouched-even when I’m not using the mouse. Since most people activate key combinations with one hand while holding the mouse in the other-depending upon whether your left or right handed-certain keys (left or right) tend to go unused.įor example, since I’m right handed, I tend to use my left hand for key combinations while holding the mouse in my right hand for reorienting the cursor and highlighting text. This redundancy offers convenience when using the shortcut keys in particular areas of the keyboard. Take Advantage of Infrequently Used Keys with a Mouse Clickĭuplicated on your Windows keyboard, the CTRL, ALT, SHIFT, and occasionally other keys appear on both the left and right side.
In AutoHotkey, there are a number of methods for simplifying Hotkeys. Each technique has its own advantages and disadvantages. In this blog we explore different approaches to making Hotkey combinations even easier to use. New to AutoHotkey? See “ Introduction to AutoHotkey: A Review and Guide for Beginners.” If you find any of the information too confusing, then reviewing earlier blogs may be worthwhile. This beginning Hotkey blog builds upon the discussions in the previous parts. Rather than using two moves-placing the cursor, then hitting the Hotkeys-combine both into one action by making your left mouse button click part of the Hotkey.
While the Hotkeys from two blogs ago for switching errant letters and the last blog for word swapping are simple enough-merely place the text cursor between the targets of the swap and hit the key combination-they can be made even easier my activating the Hotkeys with a click of the mouse. Make Your Hotkeys Easier by Combining a Rarely Pressed Key and a Simple Mouse Click…or Not! Plus, Take Advantage of More Little Used Keys in Hotkey Combinations
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