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diff --git a/docs/feature_auto_shift.md b/docs/feature_auto_shift.md index b21a7690d9..8e04d9dd38 100644 --- a/docs/feature_auto_shift.md +++ b/docs/feature_auto_shift.md @@ -15,25 +15,31 @@ problem. When you tap a key, it stays depressed for a short period of time before it is then released. This depressed time is a different length for everyone. Auto Shift defines a constant `AUTO_SHIFT_TIMEOUT` which is typically set to twice your -normal pressed state time. When you press a key, a timer starts and then stops -when you release the key. If the time depressed is greater than or equal to the -`AUTO_SHIFT_TIMEOUT`, then a shifted version of the key is emitted. If the time -is less than the `AUTO_SHIFT_TIMEOUT` time, then the normal state is emitted. +normal pressed state time. When you press a key, a timer starts, and if you +have not released the key after the `AUTO_SHIFT_TIMEOUT` period, then a shifted +version of the key is emitted. If the time is less than the `AUTO_SHIFT_TIMEOUT` +time, or you press another key, then the normal state is emitted. + +If `AUTO_SHIFT_REPEAT` is defined, there is keyrepeat support. Holding the key +down will repeat the shifted key, though this can be disabled with +`AUTO_SHIFT_NO_AUTO_REPEAT`. If you want to repeat the normal key, then tap it +once then immediately (within `TAPPING_TERM`) hold it down again (this works +with the shifted value as well if auto-repeat is disabled). ## Are There Limitations to Auto Shift? Yes, unfortunately. -1. Key repeat will cease to work. For example, before if you wanted 20 'a' - characters, you could press and hold the 'a' key for a second or two. This no - longer works with Auto Shift because it is timing your depressed time instead - of emitting a depressed key state to your operating system. -2. You will have characters that are shifted when you did not intend on shifting, and - other characters you wanted shifted, but were not. This simply comes down to - practice. As we get in a hurry, we think we have hit the key long enough - for a shifted version, but we did not. On the other hand, we may think we are - tapping the keys, but really we have held it for a little longer than - anticipated. +You will have characters that are shifted when you did not intend on shifting, and +other characters you wanted shifted, but were not. This simply comes down to +practice. As we get in a hurry, we think we have hit the key long enough for a +shifted version, but we did not. On the other hand, we may think we are tapping +the keys, but really we have held it for a little longer than anticipated. + +Additionally, with keyrepeat the desired shift state can get mixed up. It will +always 'belong' to the last key pressed. For example, keyrepeating a capital +and then tapping something lowercase (whether or not it's an Auto Shift key) +will result in the capital's *key* still being held, but shift not. ## How Do I Enable Auto Shift? @@ -103,6 +109,14 @@ Do not Auto Shift numeric keys, zero through nine. Do not Auto Shift alpha characters, which include A through Z. +### AUTO_SHIFT_REPEAT (simple define) + +Enables keyrepeat. + +### AUTO_SHIFT_NO_AUTO_REPEAT (simple define) + +Disables automatically keyrepeating when `AUTO_SHIFT_TIMEOUT` is exceeded. + ## Using Auto Shift Setup This will enable you to define three keys temporarily to increase, decrease and report your `AUTO_SHIFT_TIMEOUT`. |