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Alter your keyboard's layout into any popular or custom configuration

Alter your keyboard's layout into any popular or custom configuration

Vote: (16 votes)

Program license: Trial version

Developer: ATNSOFT

Version: 1.13 build 480

Works under: Windows

Vote:

Program license

(16 votes)

Trial version

Developer

Version

ATNSOFT

1.13 build 480

Works under:

Windows

Key Remapper is a very cool program that comes with a wide array of features that are designed to be useful for customizing your keyboard and mouse use. It allows you to remap and rebind the use of the mouse and keys on your keyboard, creating new functions and swapping others.

Downloading and installing this utility is very easy. Once you do, you can access the program and start to rearrange your keyboard and mouth towards your liking. You can do many things with these keyboard combinations, including changing them so they are easiest for you. You can also set up basic functions so that hitting one set of key commands will trigger an entirely different one. These combinations can be saved for later and turned on and off as needed.

One of the best parts of this program is its flexibility. Let's say you design a series of custom bindings that you want to be in effect when you are using Microsoft Word, but then a new set of bindings when using Excel. No problem: Key Remapper makes this easy to set up. Using Key Remapper, you can set up commands that are only in effect when you are using certain programs. For power users of this program, this feature can be a godsend, as it allows you to use Keymapper without constantly turning functions on and off. 

Perhaps one of the best uses of this program is the ability to interchange mouse and keyboard functions. If you find it easier, you can make it so that your keyboard functions as a mouse, or visa versa. This flexibility is ideal for some users. 

However, as impressive as the array of features in this program is, there are some drawbacks. For example, there is no way to add a drag and drop function, something that many users have requested.

The app is free to download, making this app a must-have for anyone truly interested in this subject. Furthermore, it can be used for a variety of functions, including if you find that your keyboard has a button that no longer works. This can save you in the event that the "g" button works and you need a working keyboard as soon as possible!

Pros:

  • Easy to use and operate.
  • Can save, add, and delete combinations at will.
  • Can restrict combinations so that they only work in certain programs. 
  • Can interchange keyboard and mouse functionality.
  • Free to download.

Cons:

  • No drag-and-drop function.