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Any software to make the keyboard shortcuts the same as Windows?

u/unabatedshagieApril 19, 2026RedditEnglish
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I have to use a Windows machine for my work, jumping between both is more painful than it needs to be. That and I've used Windows machines for almost 30 years, the keyboard shortcuts are burned into my brain. Is there any software which is a one click everything is the same as Windows. As in it's ctrl + c to copy, the home/end keys move the cursor to the end of the line etc. The " and @ keys are reversed. It would appear that you can fix this without additional software. Go to settings > keyboard then in text input > input sources click edit. Then add a new input source of British - PC (mine was set to just British) and delete the British one and you'll get the symbols on the keys you've been used to.

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u/Ok-Rest-5321

You can remap command to control in settings > Keyboard shortcuts really helpful No external app needed unfortunately i dont think the " and @ keys can be remapped without complex software like karabiner-elements

u/unabatedshagieOPReply

I have that enabled, semi makes the copy/paste as I'm used to. Unfortunately doesn't help with the keys being in the "wrong" location on the keyboard.

u/pixeltackleReply

When you installd it, you're looking for the Complex Modifications tab. Click Add Rule & then Import more rules from the Internet ... Search for "exchange" or "swap symbols" or similar and you'll find a premade setup most likely ready to go

u/chromatophoreskinReply

Some of the rules you can import might need tweaking as they might not match your particular use cases or behave exactly as you want. If you’re somewhat adept at working with code you can cut out things you don’t need or copy and paste pieces you want to include from one to another. I like using a text editor like CotEditor for this - it’s free. There are some blogs you can search for where people share their experiences. There’s also r/Karabiner where you can ask for help from other users. Might take some trial and error to get things working right.

u/pixeltackleReply

unfortunately i dont think the " and @ keys can be remapped without complex software like karabiner-elements ¿ Isn't this literally what you said earlier in this thread ?

u/Apprehensive-Safe382

Trying to understand your case. Are you sitting in front of a PC at work, and a Mac at home and wants to use your Windows-programmed neural pathways while sitting at a Mac? I spend a lot of my workday on my Mac, but operating a Windows computer via Citrix. Paste in Windows in CRTL+V, on Mac it's CMD+V. Going Mac ➝ Windows is a perfect case for Keyboard Maestro. I have a one-line Macro called "Citrix-Aware Paste". When I hit either CMD+V or CTRL+V, it look to see what's in front. If front window is Citrix, send CTRL+V, otherwise send CMD+V. You can scope Keyboard Maestro to do this only in certain apps. Going Windows ➝ Mac, "AutoHotKeys" is free, moderate learning curve.

u/Cprhd

I found the Logitech MX Keys helped me. They have a version that has Mac and Windows print so you can see how things cross over.

u/Realistic-Site9217

Could you use UK ISO layout keyboard with your Mac? That would solve the "keys being in the "wrong" location" issue.

u/Thick_Replacement876

Unsure about copy action and other keys, but if you want Cut/Paste parity you can try my app: Shear

u/tcolling

Raycast can do what you want, even with the free tier, with its ability to define hotkeys to carry out various tasks.