How to map Command key to Control key when using vscode
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Description
I already mapped "Caps Lock" key to "Command" key using System Preferences of macOS, as I use "Command" key frequently when using most application.
When using vscode with vim keymap, I use "Control" key at most time. Is it possible to map "Command" key (actually the "Caps Lock" key in keyboard) to "Control" when using vscode?
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Research direction
The issue names no file, test, or entry point. Start by checking VS Code and VSCodeVim's existing key-mapping documentation for modifier-key limitations on macOS. Done means documenting whether the requested mapping is supported and, if so, the precise configuration steps.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- vscode
- Domain
- developer-experience, tooling
- Issue type
- Documentation
- Difficulty
- 2/5
- Estimated time
- 1-3 hours
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 25/100