In OSX keyboard layout, the most precious shortcut is Command-Spacebar which is for Spotlight by default. However, if you’re like me needs alternative input source, sometimes it’s annoying. Before El Capitan, Spotlight shortcut will switch to Control-Space once you add more then one input method. Yes, that make sense, the chances for normal user to use Spotlight is way lower then switching input method.
But as an more advanced user, Spotlight and input source switch are equally important since Spotlight provides and command line like interface to many things which boost my productivity (which is a rare resource.) and my daily communication involves frequent switch between input sources for typing in Traditional Chinese, Japanese, and English.
If it’s equally important, let’s make it even. Both of them uses Command+Spacebar the most ergonomic keyboard shortcut. Here’s how it’s done.
Spotlight is set to Command-Spacebar Last Input Source is set to Control-Spacebar
In Seil, remap Command_R as Control_R
Now you can
Spotlight with Left Command+Spacebar Last Input Source with Right Command+Spacebar
Let’s call the whole thing off. Enjoy typing.
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