On: Keyboard tricks from a macOS app dev

[m3kw9]

BTT is great man, it just allows you to configure any shortcut for any app.

But the one key I use the most is assigning “`” key as the back button. You keep your hand on that key while surfing web or any app that has a back navigation, it’s just so much better than clicking or remembering each apps back shortcut.

If you really need to type ` then you assign fn-` it’s really rarely used

[dlivingston → m3kw9]

FYI, the keyboard shortcut for back is ⌘+[, and forward is ⌘+]. This is system-wide, and works in apps like Safari, Finder, Chrome, System Settings, etc.

[addandsubtract → dlivingston]

CMD + left / right arrow key also works, for everyone without a US layout

[mistersys → m3kw9]

My man must not write JS

[mcbain → mistersys]

Or shell, or ruby, or markdown, or even just use Slack.

Sure there are generally (sometimes better) alternatives in those but backticks are pretty common for me.

[m3kw9 → mistersys]

Yep i knew there was a language that goes there too often

[eviks → m3kw9]

It's better to assign literal ` to double tap than requiring a hard to reach modifier