Use more complex rules
Karabiner-Elements provides more complex event modifications.
These rules change keys by conditions.
Examples
- Modifier flags + key to keys:
- Change control-m to return key.
- Change control-h to delete key.
- Key to modifier flags + keys:
- Change caps lock to command+control+option+shift key
- Post other key events when a key pressed alone:
- Post escape key when you press left control key alone.
- Change keys in specific apps:
- Change left command key to left control key in virtual machines.
- Execute shell command:
- Open Activity Monitor by right shift+a.
You can import predefined rules from the internet or make your own rules.
Step 1
Open Complex Modifications tab and press Add rule button, then press Import more rules from the internet button.
Official rules site will be open using your default web browser.
Step 2
Press Import button in the page.
A confirmation dialog is shown. Press Allow button.
Step 3
Karabiner-Elements is shown again.
Press Import button, then new rules are imported.
Step 4
Press Enable button.
Step 5
New rule is enabled.
Confirm the result using Karabiner-EventViewer.