to.lazy

to.lazy is true or false. The default value is false.

If to.lazy is true and to.key_code is modifier flag such as "key_code": "left_shift", the to.key_code acts as lazy modifier.

The lazy modifier does not send own key events until another key is pressed together.

Tip

The lazy modifier is designed using with to_if_alone or key combinations such as changing left_control + h to delete_or_backspace in order to suppress unnecessary modifier key events.

Example

The following json changes:

left_control to the lazy left control
left_control + m to return_or_enter

Behavior of the json:

The left_control key event will not be sent when you press left_control alone.
Only the return_or_enter key event will be sent when you press left_control + m.
You can use left_control for other keys such as left_control + a, left_control + b, etc.

[
    {
        "type": "basic",
        "from": {
            "key_code": "left_control"
        },
        "to": [
            {
                "key_code": "left_control",
                "lazy": true
            }
        ]
    },
    {
        "type": "basic",
        "from": {
            "key_code": "m",
            "modifiers": {
                "mandatory": ["left_control"],
                "optional": ["any"]
            }
        },
        "to": [
            {
                "key_code": "return_or_enter"
            }
        ]
    }
]