I've always used German keyboards, where the caps lock functions like a shift key, allowing me to type capital letters and symbols easily. Now that I'm using a US keyboard, I've switched to the US layout, but I can't seem to type symbols while caps lock is on, which is really frustrating for me. I'm hoping to hold onto my old habit and would love any advice on how to fix this issue!
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Yeah, you're correct! With caps lock on a US keyboard, it's strictly for capital letters. To make your keyboard behave more like a 'shift lock', you could use a tool like AutoHotkey to change the default behavior. The script would help you keep your symbols while still using caps lock.
It's pretty interesting how keyboard functionality can vary between layouts! On a US keyboard, caps lock will only make letters capitalized, so unfortunately, you'll still need to hold down the shift key for typing symbols. It's a bit of a change if you're used to the German layout.
Thanks for the suggestion! I'll definitely check out AutoHotkey to see if I can make that adjustment.