Remapping Shift+Space to Type Normal Space in Sway WM
When coding, it's common to accidentally hit Shift+Space, which results in an awkward non-breaking space. To avoid this, you can remap Shift+Space to type a regular space in Sway WM, a popular tiling window manager for Linux systems.
Why Remap Shift+Space in Sway WM?
Remapping Shift+Space to type a normal space can help prevent errors caused by unintended non-breaking spaces. This change is especially beneficial for programmers working in Sway WM.
How to Remap Shift+Space in Sway WM
To remap Shift+Space to type a normal space in Sway WM, you need to modify the i3 configuration file. However, Sway WM uses its own configuration file format, so you'll need to follow a slightly different process.
Create a Custom Configuration File
First, create a new file in your home directory called ~/.config/sway/config.d/shift_space.conf and open it in your favorite text editor:
touch ~/.config/sway/config.d/shift_space.conf
nano ~/.config/sway/config.d/shift_space.conf
Add Keybinding to Configuration File
Next, add the following lines to the new configuration file:
bindsym $mod+space exec --no-startup-id 'xdotool key space'
Here, $mod is the default modifier key, usually Mod1 (Alt). The entire line reads: "When Mod1+space is pressed, execute the xdotool command to simulate a space keypress."
Testing the Remapping
After making the changes, restart Sway WM or run sway -r in the terminal to reload the configuration file. Now, when you press Shift+Space, it will type a normal space.
- Remapping Shift+Space to type a normal space can help prevent coding errors in Sway WM.
- Create a custom configuration file in
~/.config/sway/config.d/. - Add a keybinding for Shift+Space that executes the
xdotool key spacecommand. - Restart Sway WM to apply the changes.