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Out of curiosity:

    > CapsLock+hjkl -> the arrows
Why use hjkl, which are on the same row, and not wasd (or another selection of keys)?


If you're used to using hjkl for vi-style navigation, they're just as natural as wasd, and potentially more relaxed since they're all on the same row. And you wouldn't want to frequently use Caps Lock as a modifier with wasd, which are right next to it; Caps Lock with hjkl splits the combination across hands, which would make it more natural.


Because you want to press Caps Lock with one hand, and use the other to navigate. Also, vi.




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