How to use caps lock to change language in VIM

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Can I use capslock for changing languages in VIM instead of Ctrl + 6 in case of "keymap=russian-jcukenwin"?

How can I do it?

Maybe something like mapping it in the $VIMRC file? How can I map capslock, is it possible?

Best Answer

If you are using X, you can remap the capslock key with Xmodmap. Add this to a file to be sourced by xmodmap(1):

remove Lock = Caps_Lock
keysym Caps_Lock = F2

You may replace F2 with another key. Now you may add a mapping to your $VIMRC file. For example,

nnoremap <F2> :echo 'it works!'<CR>

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