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option and command is swapped when only shift key is pressed

Hi all,

I am using an external keyboard (PERIBOARD-612), which is compatible with Mac OS. The key mapping works fine except when the shift key is pressed. When the shift key is pressed, the command key and option key are swapped.

MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 11.5

Posted on Aug 19, 2021 11:48 PM

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Posted on Aug 21, 2021 10:50 AM

doctor_hates_apple wrote:

Hi all,
I am using an external keyboard (PERIBOARD-612), which is compatible with Mac OS. The key mapping works fine except when the shift key is pressed. When the shift key is pressed, the command key and option key are swapped.


I would refer you to the third party developer for your external keyboard issues continue or try a different keyboard to compare your results.


see if there is anything here:

ref: Keyboard mappings using a PC keyboard on a Macintosh

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/970299/keyboard-mappings-using-a-pc-keyboard-on-a-macintosh


ref: Windows keys on a Mac keyboard - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/windows-keys-on-a-mac-keyboard-cpmh0152/mac





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Aug 21, 2021 10:50 AM in response to doctor_hates_apple

doctor_hates_apple wrote:

Hi all,
I am using an external keyboard (PERIBOARD-612), which is compatible with Mac OS. The key mapping works fine except when the shift key is pressed. When the shift key is pressed, the command key and option key are swapped.


I would refer you to the third party developer for your external keyboard issues continue or try a different keyboard to compare your results.


see if there is anything here:

ref: Keyboard mappings using a PC keyboard on a Macintosh

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/970299/keyboard-mappings-using-a-pc-keyboard-on-a-macintosh


ref: Windows keys on a Mac keyboard - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/windows-keys-on-a-mac-keyboard-cpmh0152/mac





option and command is swapped when only shift key is pressed

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