keybindingskeyboardmacmacos
I just bought a Logitech USB keyboard (Logitech K120, if that matters.) It's a Windows keyboard, so it has a Windows key and an alt key. The Windows key maps to Command, and the Alt key maps to option. The keys are reversed from their positions on a normal Mac keyboard. It's driving me nuts.
I'm running 10.12.1 (Sierra)
Is there any way to remap them, for this specific keyboard?
I had this issue. Resolved it using Sharp Keys (free).
Did you select the keyboard from the menu at the top? (Edit: it is not shown if there is only one keyboard.)
If you have installed keyboard or HID drivers, try removing them.
You could also try deleting ~/Library/Preferences/ByHost/.GlobalPreferences.*.plist.
Another way to change the modifier keys is to use KeyRemap4MacBook:
<?xml version="1.0"?>
<root>
<!-- <devicevendordef>
<vendorname>KINESIS</vendorname>
<vendorid>0x05f3</vendorid>
</devicevendordef>
<deviceproductdef>
<productname>ADVANTAGE</productname>
<productid>0x0007</productid>
</deviceproductdef> -->
<item>
<name>swap_command_and_control</name>
<identifier>swap_command_and_control</identifier>
<!-- <device_only>DeviceVendor::KINESIS, DeviceProduct::ADVANTAGE</device_only> -->
<autogen>__KeyToKey__ KeyCode::COMMAND_L, KeyCode::CONTROL_L</autogen>
<autogen>__KeyToKey__ KeyCode::COMMAND_R, KeyCode::CONTROL_L</autogen>
<autogen>__KeyToKey__ KeyCode::CONTROL_L, KeyCode::COMMAND_L</autogen>
</item>
</root>
Best Answer
You can change the functions of the modifier keys (Caps Lock, Control, Option, Command) in System Preferences -> Keyboard -> Modifier Keys.
If you have more than one keyboard, the setting window allows you to select and set separate mapping for each one: