I was just reading this thread… https://sh.itjust.works/post/23476261

…and it got me thinking about something that I’ve wanted for a long time. Why is it that keyboards have not evolved to have dedicated copy/paste keys left of the main board? I’d love to see an additional column of keys left of Esc->Ctrl configurable as macros at least. I do a lot of copy/paste for work. The current shortcuts arent terrible or anything but they’re not exactly comfortable. I’d rather move my whole hand to the left for a macro key than contort to hit the current shortcut.

What do you think?

  • GlenRambo@jlai.lu
    31·
    4 months ago

    Most people would use dedicated single copy/paste buttons more than page-up/down or home/end.

    • Wrufieotnak@feddit.org
      3·
      4 months ago

      No and yes. If the copy and paste buttons would be at the position of page-up/down, I think many people would still use Ctrl+C because it is quickerto reach.

      If the keys would be at easily reachable positions, then sure.

    • Mediocre_Bard@lemmy.world
      2·
      4 months ago

      I 100% agree with what you are saying. Not to be contrary, but just because it amuses me, I use page up/down and home/end all the time. You’re still right.

    • Empricorn@feddit.nlEnglish
      1·
      4 months ago

      But… That’s on the right side of the keyboard. I guarantee it’s faster to press Ctrl-C/V since my left hand is already there than it would be to move it or my mouse hand to Home/End.

      But I realize there are left-handed people and other use-cases…