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* Update KC_GESC documentation - document caveats on OSX and expected behavior with KC_GESC and GUI - clarify documentation slightly - give examples of expected output in actual use * Update OSX -> macOS * Captilization * remove simply
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Grave Escape
If you’re using a 60% keyboard, or any other layout with no F-row,
you will have noticed that there is no dedicated Escape key. Grave
Escape is a feature that allows you to share the grave key
(` and ~) with Escape.
Usage
Replace the KC_GRAVE key in your keymap (usually to the
left of the 1 key) with KC_GESC. Most of the
time this key will output KC_ESC when pressed. However,
when Shift or GUI are held down it will output KC_GRV
instead.
What Your OS Sees
If Mary presses GESC on her keyboard, the OS will see an KC_ESC
character. Now if Mary holds Shift down and presses GESC it will output
~, or a shifted backtick. Now if she holds GUI/CMD/WIN, it
will output a simple ` character.
Keycodes
| Key | Aliases | Description |
|---|---|---|
KC_GESC |
GRAVE_ESC |
Escape when pressed, ` when Shift or GUI are held |
Caveats
- On macOS CMD/GUI + KC_GRV is actually mapped to a hot key so it will not output a backtick.
Configuration
There are several possible key combinations this will break, among
them Control+Shift+Escape on Windows and Command+Option+Escape on macOS.
To work around this, you can #define these options in your
config.h:
| Define | Description |
|---|---|
GRAVE_ESC_ALT_OVERRIDE |
Always send Escape if Alt is pressed |
GRAVE_ESC_CTRL_OVERRIDE |
Always send Escape if Control is pressed |
GRAVE_ESC_GUI_OVERRIDE |
Always send Escape if GUI is pressed |
GRAVE_ESC_SHIFT_OVERRIDE |
Always send Escape if Shift is pressed |