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flembag t1_j6d1hwp wrote

Reply to comment by Comfortable_Mango_11 in Keychron Q9 Advanced Hardware hack (solving the No Backspace dilemma) by Comfortable_Mango_11

Idk. I've used tons of programs where you have to use shift+return to get a carriage return, and the. Crtl+return to submit your entry. It's not as bad as you think.

Also, if you don't ever make a mistake typing, you never have to use your fn+enter to delete something. It would force you to get really good putting your thoughts to text.

Also, I generally only use one of the shift keys. So I would consider using the other one for an enter.

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Comfortable_Mango_11 OP t1_j6d2omw wrote

I type a lot, but I make mistakes all the time and often rejig a sentence. It's really a case of old dog, new tricks - as much as possible I want to avoid diving into different layers.

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flembag t1_j6d35qa wrote

"I want to avoid diving into different layers because I type so much and often have to reframe and contextualize my prose."

Then why did you build a minimalist board? Sounds like you're trying to force an ok tool at doing something that a different tool would excel at.

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Comfortable_Mango_11 OP t1_j6d4xnn wrote

If it doesn't work out I can always grab me a Q2 but other than the delete key situation (which I think I have solved) I'm not really having any problems with the Q9. It is a weird keyboard - and I wish I'd bought the ANSI version! - but it's lovely to type on.

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StrickenForCause t1_j6e7214 wrote

Don’t mind that person. Nothing wrong with having a minimalist board that suits your needs. I write shorthand professionally in real time on a 65% board and have had to do some silly things like swap shift with ctrl to get everything just the way I need it for my purposes. All that matters is that the layout reflects your individual needs, and only you know what those are!

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