nix-config/xmodmap/README.md
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# xmodmap
[xmodmap][xmodmap] is used to change the functionality of keys on your keyboard.
## Use Cases
xmodmap can be used to:
- Make Caps Lock function as Ctrl when held down
- Used with [xcape][xcape] to make Caps Lock function as Escape when pressed
You should not use xmodmap if:
- You do not need to modify keys
## Usage
Run `xmodmap ~/.xmodmap` in one of your init scripts to make Caps Lock function as Ctrl when held down.
Then, use `xcape -e 'Control_L=Escape'` to make Caps Lock (left Ctrl) function as Escape when pressed.
[xmodmap]: https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Xmodmap
[xcape]: https://github.com/alols/xcape