Re: Which modifier to use?

[Jean Louis <bugs@gnu.support>]

* Arthur Miller <arthur.miller@live.com> [2020-12-05 17:56]:
> Jean Louis <bugs@gnu.support> writes:
> 
> > I have too many keys on Hyper modifier and need a keys for many
> > functions. Emacs is mostly not modal and I am not using viper mode,
> > but as modal it would offer me quick access to key bindings such as:
> >
> > - / a
> > - / s
> >
> > Maybe CapsLk can be used as modifier or prefix key?
> Have  you considering using your own prefix?
> 
> I am using C-z C-v and C-f as prefixes
> (C-f is a bit questionable :-)):

Thank you. Today I learned how people use it. Somehow by accident I
did define prefixes but now I know it should be done better.

Many self made functions I like to put on a key. I have defined now
s-p as prefix. before I used C-s-n to make "new people entry", now I
will do all with prefix to separate package from eventualy user's made
keys.

s-p p - will for example search for people.

I find it easier with two hands. Left hand Super key, right hand p and
p again to search for people. But then there is plethora of various
keys that are related to functions related to people.

In tabuluated-list-mode I use ' a to find all tasks assigned to other
people. Right hand ' and left hand a. I may change it to some prefix
so to make it available globally.

>  (with-hook after-init
>     (with-key-map global    
>       ("M-x"     . helm-M-x)

That looks great. I see.

>                ("C-v <left>"   . windmove-left)
>                ("C-v <right>"  . windmove-right)
>                ("C-v <up>"     . windmove-up)
>                ("C-v <down>"   . windmove-down)

I placed those above on Super key and arrows. That way I need not
press more than one key. C-v is still 2 keys, plus arros. One key plus
arrow may be easier.

Jean