how plugin windows can be closed with esc - mac - Karabiner takes 3min
Posted: 17 Feb 2024
1. Download Karabiner-Elements from https://karabiner-elements.pqrs.org/.
2. Install the software and grant all necessary permissions as prompted during setup.
3. Once installed, launch Karabiner-Elements.
4. Click on 'Add your own rule' under Complex Modifications. Remove any existing configurations if present.
5. Add the following rule:
6. Save the changes.
This will globally remap the Escape key to perform the Command-W action. Be aware that this modification will apply globally, affecting all applications.
2. Install the software and grant all necessary permissions as prompted during setup.
3. Once installed, launch Karabiner-Elements.
4. Click on 'Add your own rule' under Complex Modifications. Remove any existing configurations if present.
5. Add the following rule:
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{
"description": "Map Esc to Command-W",
"manipulators": [
{
"from": {
"key_code": "escape",
"modifiers": {
"optional": [
"any"
]
}
},
"to": [
{
"key_code": "w",
"modifiers": [
"left_command"
]
}
],
"type": "basic"
}
]
}
This will globally remap the Escape key to perform the Command-W action. Be aware that this modification will apply globally, affecting all applications.