Keyboard language configurations for MAC
I have a MAC with Snow Leopard. I bought it in Ecuador, and so the keyboard is a Spanish keyboard. For example, the letter to the right of the L is NOT a semicolon, but a Ñ.
Anyway, everything works fine. BUT. I want to be able to change the comma (,) on the numeric keypad so that when I type it, it actually types a decimal. Probably in Spain they use commas in lieu of dots to indicate the cents. For example, writing currency: ¬12,51. But here in Latin America we use the dot, for example: $12.51.
THEREFORE, even though on the keypad, the illustration shows a comma, I need this to actually type a period when I type it. I don't want to switch the whole keyboard to USA, since then the other letters, (like Ñ) will be messed up. I hope I am making sense.
Is this possible?
Anyway, everything works fine. BUT. I want to be able to change the comma (,) on the numeric keypad so that when I type it, it actually types a decimal. Probably in Spain they use commas in lieu of dots to indicate the cents. For example, writing currency: ¬12,51. But here in Latin America we use the dot, for example: $12.51.
THEREFORE, even though on the keypad, the illustration shows a comma, I need this to actually type a period when I type it. I don't want to switch the whole keyboard to USA, since then the other letters, (like Ñ) will be messed up. I hope I am making sense.
Is this possible?
aburr
"Is this possible?" yes, unfortunately I cannot tell you how.
Mac OS X 10.4 or later
From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences.
Click Accounts to display the pane (or choose Accounts from the View menu).
If the lock icon in the lower-left corner of the window is closed, click it, then enter the name and password of an administrator to unlock it.
Click Login Options.
Select the "Show Input menu in login window" checkbox.
From the Apple menu, choose Log Out.
At the login window, click the name or flag icon of the currently selected keyboard layout (it appears below the name of the computer), then select the desired keyboard layout. If you don't see the keyboard layout you are looking for, move the pointer over Other Sources, then select the keyboard layout from the complete list that appears.
From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences.
Click Accounts to display the pane (or choose Accounts from the View menu).
If the lock icon in the lower-left corner of the window is closed, click it, then enter the name and password of an administrator to unlock it.
Click Login Options.
Select the "Show Input menu in login window" checkbox.
From the Apple menu, choose Log Out.
At the login window, click the name or flag icon of the currently selected keyboard layout (it appears below the name of the computer), then select the desired keyboard layout. If you don't see the keyboard layout you are looking for, move the pointer over Other Sources, then select the keyboard layout from the complete list that appears.
Another alternative is to create keyboard layout file from scratch using web tool:
http://wordherd.com/keyboards/
You will have to learn how to write keyboard specifications.
http://wordherd.com/keyboards/
You will have to learn how to write keyboard specifications.
ASKER
ParrotHead; My keyboard is configured just fine. The question is not how to set up a "different" keyboard. I only have one keyboard, a Spanish keyboard. I need to keep it that way. On the numeric keypad below the number 3 is a comma. I when I type it, indeed it types a comma. But I would like it to put a period INSTEAD OF the comma that comes out. That's what I need. I hope it makes sense
gregholl - again I refer you to the program called Ukulele for OSX.
It allows you to modify ANY key on your keyboard to type ANY character.
In effect you would duplicate the spanish keyboard layout you are using and then customise it so that the comma key is replaced with a full stop.
In effect it is like a personalised keyboard layout 99% default Spanish with your particular customisation.
It allows you to modify ANY key on your keyboard to type ANY character.
In effect you would duplicate the spanish keyboard layout you are using and then customise it so that the comma key is replaced with a full stop.
In effect it is like a personalised keyboard layout 99% default Spanish with your particular customisation.
In System Preferences go to Language and Text.
First check out in Language if your preferred language is on the list.
Then go to the Format tab.
Here you can select region which should put all decimals according to the region, but if it does not fit go down to the Numbers section and hit the Customize button. There you have all the tools you need to change.
Log out and back it to confirm.
First check out in Language if your preferred language is on the list.
Then go to the Format tab.
Here you can select region which should put all decimals according to the region, but if it does not fit go down to the Numbers section and hit the Customize button. There you have all the tools you need to change.
Log out and back it to confirm.
ASKER
Thank you, eoinosullivan, for your patience we me. According to the instruction manual, I need to create a new keyboard layout based on "system keyboard layout". However, when I try to choose that option, it is "grayed out" and I cannot select it. What am I doing wrong?
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OK. There we go!!! You are an absolute genius. This was incredibly complicated, but it worked in the end! I can't believe it. Take care! I wish I could award more than the 500 points.
Which Ukelele version are you using? In 2.0b2 there is menu option File - New from Current Input Source. Make sure your current keyboard is the one you'd like to edit. Then use Save As.
By the way, it was me referring you to Ukelele.