I am trying to define a new shortcut for "Select the previous input source", since the default shortcut (Control + Space) is conflicting with another app I need to use. Is there any table with a list of unused shortcuts in Mojave that could be good candidates for custom shortcuts? I am trying to find a balance between good usability (not having to stretch the hand in awkward positions to type the shortcut) and avoiding conflicts with already existing shortcuts.
MacOS – In macOS Mojave, is there a list of unused keyboard combinations for shortcuts
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QuickKeys allows you to record actions or define macros and assign them to keyboard shortcuts. I don't know if the Macintosh draws a distinction between Right Shift and Left Shift though.
You can enable this feature in the "Keyboard" preference pane.
- Open System Preferences (e.g., from the Apple menu)
- Click on the "Keyboard" preference pane
- Go to the "Shortcuts" tab
- Choose "Mission Control" from the menu on the left
- Look in the box on the right for "Switch to Desktop 1"
- Enable the feature by "checking" the check box
- Be sure that the keyboard shortcut is "^1" ("^" means Control)
If you only have one desktop right now, then you will only see "Switch to Desktop 1", but by placing a checkmark in the box, the feature will be enabled as you add new desktops.
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There is not. There are a few utilities out there which will show you which key combinations are in use¹ but none (that I am aware of) show you available keyboard shortcuts.
¹ I believe KeyCue is the most well-known and best supported.
One common method among Mac power users is the use of a Hyper Key which is (generally speaking) where you remap holding down the Caps Lock key to equal holding down ⌘ ⇧ ⌥ ⌃ because few apps (and few macOS default shortcuts) use all 4 modifiers (mostly because it is awkward to try to press them all at once, which is why remapping the Caps Lock key is recommended).
Personally, I use a Hyper Key with Keyboard Maestro because, unlike shortcuts defined in System Preferences, Keyboard Maestro's shortcuts are easy to backup/restore, and easy to sync across multiple Macs.