alt.hn

5/27/2026 at 5:58:27 AM

Switch between three keyboard languages

https://mnaoumov.dev/posts/2023-12-17-switch-between-three-keyboard-languages/

by ankitg12

5/30/2026 at 4:40:29 AM

The reason for not using the good idea of a single key per language isn't explained, and Caps lock is fundamentally less convenient (it's a sideway pinky key, rather unergonomic compared to a thumb Ctrl modifier)

by eviks

5/30/2026 at 5:23:01 AM

I’m not sure I understand you here. My thinking is that every key on a keyboard is in use, ruling out picking even one key, much less three, and same goes for chords. Capslock is a very low value key so hijacking it seems least bad?

by neurocline

5/30/2026 at 5:52:22 AM

No, keys can have multiple uses, so nothing is ruled out. For example, you can have a short or double tap of the left Control to do something without the negative effect of affecting your Ctrl+X combos. So no hijacking, but a peaceful coexistence Caps is low in value, but also low in convenience

by eviks