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-# Auto Shift: Why Do We Need a Shift Key?
-
-Tap a key and you get its character. Tap a key, but hold it *slightly* longer
-and you get its shifted state. VoilĂ ! No shift key needed!
-
-## Why Auto Shift?
-
-Many people suffer from various forms of RSI. A common cause is stretching your
-fingers repetitively long distances. For us on the keyboard, the pinky does that
-all too often when reaching for the shift key. Auto Shift looks to alleviate that
-problem.
-
-## How Does It Work?
-
-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 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).
-
-There are also the `get_auto_shift_repeat` and `get_auto_shift_no_auto_repeat`
-functions for more granular control. Neither will have an effect unless
-`AUTO_SHIFT_REPEAT_PER_KEY` or `AUTO_SHIFT_NO_AUTO_REPEAT_PER_KEY` respectively
-are defined.
-
-## Are There Limitations to Auto Shift?
-
-Yes, unfortunately.
-
-1. 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.
-2. 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.
-3. Auto Shift does not apply to Tap Hold keys. For automatic shifting of Tap Hold
- keys see [Retro Shift](#retro-shift).
-
-## How Do I Enable Auto Shift?
-
-Add to your `rules.mk` in the keymap folder:
-
-```
-AUTO_SHIFT_ENABLE = yes
-```
-
-If no `rules.mk` exists, you can create one.
-
-Then compile and install your new firmware with Auto Key enabled! That's it!
-
-## Modifiers
-
-By default, Auto Shift is disabled for any key press that is accompanied by one or more
-modifiers. Thus, Ctrl+A that you hold for a really long time is not the same
-as Ctrl+Shift+A.
-
-You can re-enable Auto Shift for modifiers by adding a define to your `config.h`
-
-```c
-#define AUTO_SHIFT_MODIFIERS
-```
-
-In which case, Ctrl+A held past the `AUTO_SHIFT_TIMEOUT` will be sent as Ctrl+Shift+A
-
-
-## Configuring Auto Shift
-
-If desired, there is some configuration that can be done to change the
-behavior of Auto Shift. This is done by setting various variables the
-`config.h` file located in your keymap folder. If no `config.h` file exists, you can create one.
-
-A sample is
-
-```c
-#pragma once
-
-#define AUTO_SHIFT_TIMEOUT 150
-#define NO_AUTO_SHIFT_SPECIAL
-```
-
-### AUTO_SHIFT_TIMEOUT (Value in ms)
-
-This controls how long you have to hold a key before you get the shifted state.
-Obviously, this is different for everyone. For the common person, a setting of
-135 to 150 works great. However, one should start with a value of at least 175, which
-is the default value. Then work down from there. The idea is to have the shortest time required to get the shifted state without having false positives.
-
-Play with this value until things are perfect. Many find that all will work well
-at a given value, but one or two keys will still emit the shifted state on
-occasion. This is simply due to habit and holding some keys a little longer
-than others. Once you find this value, work on tapping your problem keys a little
-quicker than normal and you will be set.
-
-::: tip
-Auto Shift has three special keys that can help you get this value right very quick. See "Auto Shift Setup" for more details!
-:::
-
-For more granular control of this feature, you can add the following to your `config.h`:
-
-```c
-#define AUTO_SHIFT_TIMEOUT_PER_KEY
-```
-
-You can then add the following function to your keymap:
-
-```c
-uint16_t get_autoshift_timeout(uint16_t keycode, keyrecord_t *record) {
- switch(keycode) {
- case AUTO_SHIFT_NUMERIC:
- return 2 * get_generic_autoshift_timeout();
- case AUTO_SHIFT_SPECIAL:
- return get_generic_autoshift_timeout() + 50;
- case AUTO_SHIFT_ALPHA:
- default:
- return get_generic_autoshift_timeout();
- }
-}
-```
-
-Note that you cannot override individual keys that are in one of those groups
-if you are using them; trying to add a case for `KC_A` in the above example will
-not compile as `AUTO_SHIFT_ALPHA` is there. A possible solution is a second switch
-above to handle individual keys with no default case and only referencing the
-groups in the below fallback switch.
-
-### NO_AUTO_SHIFT_SPECIAL (simple define)
-
-Do not Auto Shift special keys, which include -\_, =+, [{, ]}, ;:, '", ,<, .>,
-/?, and the KC_TAB.
-
-### NO_AUTO_SHIFT_TAB (simple define)
-
-Do not Auto Shift KC_TAB but leave Auto Shift enabled for the other special
-characters.
-
-### NO_AUTO_SHIFT_SYMBOLS (simple define)
-
-Do not Auto Shift symbol keys, which include -\_, =+, [{, ]}, ;:, '", ,<, .>,
-and /?.
-
-### NO_AUTO_SHIFT_NUMERIC (simple define)
-
-Do not Auto Shift numeric keys, zero through nine.
-
-### NO_AUTO_SHIFT_ALPHA (simple define)
-
-Do not Auto Shift alpha characters, which include A through Z.
-
-### AUTO_SHIFT_ENTER (simple define)
-
-Auto Shift the enter key.
-
-### Auto Shift Per Key
-
-There are functions that allows you to determine which keys should be autoshifted, much like the tap-hold keys.
-
-The first of these, used to simply add a key to Auto Shift, is `get_custom_auto_shifted_key`:
-
-```c
-bool get_custom_auto_shifted_key(uint16_t keycode, keyrecord_t *record) {
- switch(keycode) {
- case KC_DOT:
- return true;
- default:
- return false;
- }
-}
-```
-
-For more granular control, there is `get_auto_shifted_key`. The default function looks like this:
-
-```c
-bool get_auto_shifted_key(uint16_t keycode, keyrecord_t *record) {
- switch (keycode) {
-# ifndef NO_AUTO_SHIFT_ALPHA
- case AUTO_SHIFT_ALPHA:
-# endif
-# ifndef NO_AUTO_SHIFT_NUMERIC
- case AUTO_SHIFT_NUMERIC:
-# endif
-# ifndef NO_AUTO_SHIFT_SPECIAL
-# ifndef NO_AUTO_SHIFT_TAB
- case KC_TAB:
-# endif
-# ifndef NO_AUTO_SHIFT_SYMBOLS
- case AUTO_SHIFT_SYMBOLS:
-# endif
-# endif
-# ifdef AUTO_SHIFT_ENTER
- case KC_ENT:
-# endif
- return true;
- }
- return get_custom_auto_shifted_key(keycode, record);
-}
-```
-
-This functionality is enabled by default, and does not need a define.
-
-### AUTO_SHIFT_REPEAT (simple define)
-
-Enables keyrepeat.
-
-### AUTO_SHIFT_NO_AUTO_REPEAT (simple define)
-
-Disables automatically keyrepeating when `AUTO_SHIFT_TIMEOUT` is exceeded.
-
-
-### AUTO_SHIFT_ALPHA (predefined key group)
-
-A predefined group of keys representing A through Z.
-
-### AUTO_SHIFT_NUMERIC (predefined key group)
-
-A predefined group of keys representing 0 through 9. Note, these are defined as
-1 through 0 since that is the order they normally appear in.
-
-### AUTO_SHIFT_SYMBOLS (predefined key group)
-
-A predefined group of keys representing symbolic characters which include -\_, =+, [{, ]}, ;:, '", ,<, .>,
-and /?.
-
-### AUTO_SHIFT_SPECIAL (predefined key group)
-
-A predefined group of keys that combines AUTO_SHIFT_SYMBOLS and KC_TAB.
-
-## Custom Shifted Values
-
-Especially on small keyboards, the default shifted value for many keys is not
-optimal. To provide more customizability, there are two user-definable
-functions, `autoshift_press/release_user`. These register or unregister the
-correct value for the passed key. Below is an example adding period to Auto
-Shift and making its shifted value exclamation point. Make sure to use weak
-mods - setting real would make any keys following it use their shifted values
-as if you were holding the key. Clearing of modifiers is handled by Auto Shift,
-and the OS-sent shift value if keyrepeating multiple keys is always that of
-the last key pressed (whether or not it's an Auto Shift key).
-
-You can also have non-shifted keys for the shifted values (or even no shifted
-value), just don't set a shift modifier!
-
-```c
-bool get_custom_auto_shifted_key(uint16_t keycode, keyrecord_t *record) {
- switch(keycode) {
- case KC_DOT:
- return true;
- default:
- return false;
- }
-}
-
-void autoshift_press_user(uint16_t keycode, bool shifted, keyrecord_t *record) {
- switch(keycode) {
- case KC_DOT:
- register_code16((!shifted) ? KC_DOT : KC_EXLM);
- break;
- default:
- if (shifted) {
- add_weak_mods(MOD_BIT(KC_LSFT));
- }
- // & 0xFF gets the Tap key for Tap Holds, required when using Retro Shift
- register_code16((IS_RETRO(keycode)) ? keycode & 0xFF : keycode);
- }
-}
-
-void autoshift_release_user(uint16_t keycode, bool shifted, keyrecord_t *record) {
- switch(keycode) {
- case KC_DOT:
- unregister_code16((!shifted) ? KC_DOT : KC_EXLM);
- break;
- default:
- // & 0xFF gets the Tap key for Tap Holds, required when using Retro Shift
- // The IS_RETRO check isn't really necessary here, always using
- // keycode & 0xFF would be fine.
- unregister_code16((IS_RETRO(keycode)) ? keycode & 0xFF : keycode);
- }
-}
-```
-
-## Retro Shift
-
-Holding and releasing a Tap Hold key without pressing another key will ordinarily
-result in only the hold. With `retro shift` enabled this action will instead
-produce a shifted version of the tap keycode on release.
-
-It does not require [Retro Tapping](tap_hold#retro-tapping) to be enabled, and
-if both are enabled the state of `retro tapping` will only apply if the tap keycode
-is not matched by Auto Shift. `RETRO_TAPPING_PER_KEY` and its corresponding
-function, however, are checked before `retro shift` is applied.
-
-To enable `retro shift`, add the following to your `config.h`:
-
-```c
-#define RETRO_SHIFT
-```
-
-If `RETRO_SHIFT` is defined to a value, hold times greater than that value will
-not produce a tap on release for Mod Taps, and instead triggers the hold action.
-This enables modifiers to be held for combining with mouse clicks without
-generating taps on release. For example:
-
-```c
-#define RETRO_SHIFT 500
-```
-
-Without a value set, holds of any length without an interrupting key will produce the shifted value.
-
-This value (if set) must be greater than one's `TAPPING_TERM`, as the key press
-must be designated as a 'hold' by `process_tapping` before we send the modifier.
-[Per-key tapping terms](tap_hold#tapping-term) can be used as a workaround.
-There is no such limitation in regards to `AUTO_SHIFT_TIMEOUT` for normal keys.
-
-**Note:** Tap Holds must be added to Auto Shift, see [here.](feature_auto_shift#auto-shift-per-key)
-`IS_RETRO` may be helpful if one wants all Tap Holds retro shifted.
-
-### Retro Shift and Tap Hold Configurations
-
-Tap Hold Configurations work a little differently when using Retro Shift.
-Referencing `TAPPING_TERM` makes little sense, as holding longer would result in
-shifting one of the keys.
-
-`RETRO_SHIFT` enables [`PERMISSIVE_HOLD`-like behaviour](tap_hold#permissive-hold) (even if not explicitly enabled) on all mod-taps for which `RETRO_SHIFT` applies.
-
-## Using Auto Shift Setup
-
-This will enable you to define three keys temporarily to increase, decrease and report your `AUTO_SHIFT_TIMEOUT`.
-
-### Setup
-
-Map three keys temporarily in your keymap:
-
-|Keycode |Aliases |Description |
-|----------------------|---------|--------------------------------------------|
-|`QK_AUTO_SHIFT_DOWN` |`AS_DOWN`|Lower the Auto Shift timeout variable (down)|
-|`QK_AUTO_SHIFT_UP` |`AS_UP` |Raise the Auto Shift timeout variable (up) |
-|`QK_AUTO_SHIFT_REPORT`|`AS_RPT` |Report your current Auto Shift timeout value|
-|`QK_AUTO_SHIFT_ON` |`AS_ON` |Turns on the Auto Shift Function |
-|`QK_AUTO_SHIFT_OFF` |`AS_OFF` |Turns off the Auto Shift Function |
-|`QK_AUTO_SHIFT_TOGGLE`|`AS_TOGG`|Toggles the state of the Auto Shift feature |
-
-Compile and upload your new firmware.
-
-### Use
-
-It is important to note that during these tests, you should be typing
-completely normal and with no intention of shifted keys.
-
-1. Type multiple sentences of alphabetical letters.
-2. Observe any upper case letters.
-3. If there are none, press the key you have mapped to `AS_DOWN` to decrease
- time Auto Shift timeout value and go back to step 1.
-4. If there are some upper case letters, decide if you need to work on tapping
- those keys with less down time, or if you need to increase the timeout.
-5. If you decide to increase the timeout, press the key you have mapped to
- `AS_UP` and go back to step 1.
-6. Once you are happy with your results, press the key you have mapped to
- `AS_RPT`. The keyboard will type by itself the value of your
- `AUTO_SHIFT_TIMEOUT`.
-7. Update `AUTO_SHIFT_TIMEOUT` in your `config.h` with the value reported.
-8. Add `AUTO_SHIFT_NO_SETUP` to your `config.h`.
-9. Remove the key bindings `AS_DOWN`, `AS_UP` and `AS_RPT`.
-10. Compile and upload your new firmware.
-
-#### An Example Run
-
-```
-hello world. my name is john doe. i am a computer programmer playing with
-keyboards right now.
-
-[PRESS AS_DOWN quite a few times]
-
-heLLo woRLd. mY nAMe is JOHn dOE. i AM A compUTeR proGRaMMER PlAYiNG witH
-KEYboArDS RiGHT NOw.
-
-[PRESS AS_UP a few times]
-
-hello world. my name is john Doe. i am a computer programmer playing with
-keyboarDs right now.
-
-[PRESS AS_RPT]
-
-115
-```
-
-The keyboard typed `115` which represents your current `AUTO_SHIFT_TIMEOUT`
-value. You are now set! Practice on the *D* key a little bit that showed up
-in the testing and you'll be golden.