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Dvorak typers, how do you handle shortcuts like Ctrl-C?

  • Do you change the key binding in the OS to be, i.e., Ctrl-Q?

  • Do you manage to stretch your left hand to the C key?

  • Do you use right ctrl and press shortcuts with your right hand?

Solution

  • When I switched to Dvorak, I was using primarily Ctrl+Ins and Shift+Ins for copy/paste. Now I use Ctrl+C and Ctrl+V and other program-specific shortcuts, but I have just learned to use them in their "weird" locations.

    A similar question was asked on SuperUser, with the following answers:

    • Use an AutoHotKey script to remap the keys. (Link)
    • Use Microsoft Keyboard Creator to remap them. (Link)
    • Install a third-party app that will remap them automatically. (Link, Link)