Add option lv3:caps_switch_capslock_with_ctrl
Hello everyone,
I propose to add another variant of the "German (E1)" keyboard layout: "German (E1, Caps Lock as AltGr)"
This variant uses the Caps Lock key as an additional "left" AltGr. The original Caps Lock function is available by pressing Ctrl + Caps Lock.
I am aware that the result is very similar to setxkbmap de e1 -option lv3:caps_switch
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I think this is useful because
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It makes typing {[]}~ on a German keyboard much more comfortable.
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Compared to the "lv3:caps_switch"-option, it has the added benefit of the Ctrl + Caps Lock combo.
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The 2023 DIN standard for German keyboards recommends it as an option: