Re: Mapping for one handed touch typing

On 2018-03-23 14:03, Robert Bower wrote:
> I am a occasional Vim user. It is my default rescue editor and I
> use it for a few tasks but not many. I would like to use it for
> more because it is so customizable. What holds me back is I am a
> one handed left handed touch typist. I only have use of my left
> arm.

My first thought would be to get a hardware solution like

http://www.nanopac.com/Half+Keyboard.htm

which would solve issues not only within vim, but in other
applications as well. Though at $595, it's a steep investment.

> The problem I have with Vim is while the key maps are natural for a
> two handed touch typist, they are awkward for for a one handed
> typist. The home row for one handed typing is fghj. That makes the
> direction keys of hjkl somewhat unnatural.

Totally understandable!

> Before, I create my own map, I was wondering has anyone found a
> remapping for one handed typing?

Looks like there are a couple possibilities for pre-existing
solutions available here

http://www.onehandkeyboard.org/linux-one-handed-keyboards/

-tim



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