Michal Mareš mijalapenos
mijalapenos
/ macos-shortcuts.ahk
Created
January 12, 2026 14:27
Making working on Windows more bearable. My setup consists of installing [PowerToys](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/powertoys/) to add Spotlight-like search and switch `Ctrl` and `Alt` keys. Remaining shortcuts are then managed through [AutoHotkey](https://www.autohotkey.com/).
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| ; This script assumes that Alt and Ctrl characters have been swapped using a third-party tool (such as PowerToys) | |
| ; -----KEY GUIDE----- | |
| ; # Win. (the key with the Windows logo) therefore `Send #e` would hold down Win and then press E. | |
| ; + Shift. For example, `Send, +abC` would send the text "AbC", and `Send, !+a` would press Alt+Shift+A. | |
| ; ^ Alt (because of remapkey). For example, `Send, This is text!a` would send the keys "This is text" and then press Alt+A. Note: !A produces a different effect in some programs than !a. This is because !A presses Alt+Shift+A and !a presses Alt+A. If in doubt, use lowercase. | |
| ; ! Ctrl (because of remapkey). For example, `Send, ^!a` would press Ctrl+Alt+A, and Send, ^{Home} would send Ctrl+Home. Note: ^A produces a different effect in some programs than ^a. This is because ^A presses Ctrl+Shift+A and ^a presses Ctrl+A. If in doubt, use lowercase.Sends Ctrl. For example, Send, ^!a would press Ctrl+Alt+A, and Send, ^{Home} would send Ctrl+Home. Note: ^A produces a different effe |