# \#modifier-keys **URL:** https://community.folivora.ai/tag/modifier-keys/82.md [Latest](https://community.folivora.ai/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.folivora.ai/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.folivora.ai/tags.md) --- ## [Differentiate left/right modifier keys on a trigger also affect actions.](https://community.folivora.ai/t/differentiate-left-right-modifier-keys-on-a-trigger-also-affect-actions/44959)
**Author:** [@Pal](https://community.folivora.ai/u/Pal)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2025, 8:03am UTC](https://community.folivora.ai/t/differentiate-left-right-modifier-keys-on-a-trigger-also-affect-actions/44959 "2025-09-03T08:03:05Z")
If "Differentiate left/right modifier keys" is set on a trigger, it also affects shortcut actions. Is there a way to disable that? Example: How do I send a plain ⌘G and not a r⌘G? There's no configuration option in… --- ## [Modifier keys don't work w/ non-standard keyboards](https://community.folivora.ai/t/modifier-keys-dont-work-w-non-standard-keyboards/43301)
**Author:** [@Matt\_C](https://community.folivora.ai/u/Matt_C)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2025, 8:08pm UTC](https://community.folivora.ai/t/modifier-keys-dont-work-w-non-standard-keyboards/43301 "2025-04-18T20:08:46Z")
I have a couple non-standard "keyboards" (a mouse w/ 12 number keys, and a 9-key keypad with configurable keys) But none of my modifier keys work with these devices. Shift+1 types "1", instead of "!". Karabiner-element… --- ## [Modifier key presses are not disabled](https://community.folivora.ai/t/modifier-key-presses-are-not-disabled/42589)
**Author:** [@Asisstan\_Asisstan](https://community.folivora.ai/u/Asisstan_Asisstan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2025, 10:48pm UTC](https://community.folivora.ai/t/modifier-key-presses-are-not-disabled/42589 "2025-02-27T22:48:51Z")
Describe the bug I needed the “shift” key to trigger instead of the “c” key. So I implemented the logic of lowering the “shift” key when the “c” key is lowered and raising the “shift” key when the “c” key is raised. At… --- ## [Stream Deck ⌘Command modifier key not working.](https://community.folivora.ai/t/stream-deck-command-modifier-key-not-working/37152)
**Author:** [@Valeo\_Private](https://community.folivora.ai/u/Valeo_Private)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2024, 10:58am UTC](https://community.folivora.ai/t/stream-deck-command-modifier-key-not-working/37152 "2024-05-20T10:58:21Z")
I'm trying to use a Stream Deck to emulate regular modifier keys for graphic software like Figma. My goal is to hold these keys and perform actions with the mouse and other buttons to draw symmetrical objects, straight l… --- ## [Modifier Keys on Stream Deck (Shift, Option, Command, Control)](https://community.folivora.ai/t/modifier-keys-on-stream-deck-shift-option-command-control/37154)
**Author:** [@Valeo\_Private](https://community.folivora.ai/u/Valeo_Private)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2024, 1:26am UTC](https://community.folivora.ai/t/modifier-keys-on-stream-deck-shift-option-command-control/37154 "2024-05-17T01:26:39Z")
Please create simple modifier keys for the Stream Deck with one click. Current issues: Requires a complex macro to simulate modifier keys on the Stream Deck. Works partially: only one Modifier+Action (mouse or button)… --- ## [Modifiers keys on Stream Deck](https://community.folivora.ai/t/modifiers-keys-on-stream-deck/37103)
**Author:** [@Valeo\_Private](https://community.folivora.ai/u/Valeo_Private)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2024, 10:11pm UTC](https://community.folivora.ai/t/modifiers-keys-on-stream-deck/37103 "2024-05-13T22:11:15Z")
Is there a way to emulate normal Shift, Control, Option, and Command keys in BTT on StreamDeck? I mean, just normal behavior, press down and hold - Shift down, release - Shift Up. So far I had no luck doing that, releas… --- ## [How to map CTRL + scroll to OPT + scroll](https://community.folivora.ai/t/how-to-map-ctrl-scroll-to-opt-scroll/36805)
**Author:** [@Deralict](https://community.folivora.ai/u/Deralict)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2024, 6:26pm UTC](https://community.folivora.ai/t/how-to-map-ctrl-scroll-to-opt-scroll/36805 "2024-04-22T18:26:50Z")
I use the shortcut OPT + scroll (mouse wheel) all the time to zoom in/out when working on graphics and video editing, but I keep accidentally hitting CTRL instead, which does nothing so the document scrolls up/down rathe… --- ## [Stream Deck & Modifier Keys - Differentiate between left and right modifier keys and combination of left and right ones](https://community.folivora.ai/t/stream-deck-modifier-keys-differentiate-between-left-and-right-modifier-keys-and-combination-of-left-and-right-ones/35972)
**Author:** [@Nr.5-need\_input](https://community.folivora.ai/u/Nr.5-need_input)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2024, 11:53am UTC](https://community.folivora.ai/t/stream-deck-modifier-keys-differentiate-between-left-and-right-modifier-keys-and-combination-of-left-and-right-ones/35972 "2024-03-01T11:53:53Z")
Hello Andreas (@Andreas\_Hegenberg) :wave: I started to migrate my Stream Deck setup from the native Application to BetterTouchTool because BetterTouchTool offers a lot more flexibility in some edge cases - something tha… --- ## [Mouse Chords: How to Use a Mouse Button Click as a Pseudo-Modifier for Complex Mouse Inputs WITHOUT Karabiner, SteerMouse, Maestro, Etc](https://community.folivora.ai/t/mouse-chords-how-to-use-a-mouse-button-click-as-a-pseudo-modifier-for-complex-mouse-inputs-without-karabiner-steermouse-maestro-etc/30462)
**Author:** [@anon](https://community.folivora.ai/u/anon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2023, 3:03pm UTC](https://community.folivora.ai/t/mouse-chords-how-to-use-a-mouse-button-click-as-a-pseudo-modifier-for-complex-mouse-inputs-without-karabiner-steermouse-maestro-etc/30462 "2023-02-21T15:03:55Z")
Defining the Mouse Chord Behavior to Accomplish This tutorial will cover how to give a Normal Mouse the following functionality: Button 3: 3 Finger Swipe Left Button 4: 3 Finger Swipe Right Button 3 Held + Right Cli… --- ## [Use Space as a modifier key](https://community.folivora.ai/t/use-space-as-a-modifier-key/29478)
**Author:** [@cortig](https://community.folivora.ai/u/cortig)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2022, 2:16pm UTC](https://community.folivora.ai/t/use-space-as-a-modifier-key/29478 "2022-12-09T14:16:29Z")
Hi All, I have an app that doesn't support standard horizontal scrolling and requires me to use the space bar as a modifier key to scroll horizontally instead of vertically. I've been trying to use BTT with a 3 finger … --- ## [Mouse button as keyboard shortcut - issues with holding modifiers](https://community.folivora.ai/t/mouse-button-as-keyboard-shortcut-issues-with-holding-modifiers/29442)
**Author:** [@georgeleonardo](https://community.folivora.ai/u/georgeleonardo)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2022, 7:09pm UTC](https://community.folivora.ai/t/mouse-button-as-keyboard-shortcut-issues-with-holding-modifiers/29442 "2022-12-07T19:09:21Z")
Hey there, I'm having some issues with my Logitech MX3 and wondering if there are any solutions. I've set the mouse buttons as keyboard shortcuts, so for ex one of the buttons inputs F5. I have a shortcut on BTT to incre… --- ## [Assign the Ctrl key on Magic Mouse?](https://community.folivora.ai/t/assign-the-ctrl-key-on-magic-mouse/27656)
**Author:** [@e1Deus](https://community.folivora.ai/u/e1Deus)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2022, 1:54pm UTC](https://community.folivora.ai/t/assign-the-ctrl-key-on-magic-mouse/27656 "2022-07-12T13:54:52Z")
Hello! Is there a way to assign pressing and holding the Ctrl key until the gesture is released on Magic Mouse with BTT? Thanks! --- ## [Show App-Specific Touchbar on modidfier hold only](https://community.folivora.ai/t/show-app-specific-touchbar-on-modidfier-hold-only/27389)
**Author:** [@tnaskrent](https://community.folivora.ai/u/tnaskrent)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2022, 11:33am UTC](https://community.folivora.ai/t/show-app-specific-touchbar-on-modidfier-hold-only/27389 "2022-06-20T11:33:54Z")
Hello, my scenario: I've configured a global touchbar with some volume and media keys which should appear in every app. Now, if I am in a specific app, I would like to show a different touchbar layout, but only on hold… --- ## [How to disable all 3 modifier strips \[GC-BTT preset\] \[Mac Catalina\]](https://community.folivora.ai/t/how-to-disable-all-3-modifier-strips-gc-btt-preset-mac-catalina/25748)
**Author:** [@Max\_Ye](https://community.folivora.ai/u/Max_Ye)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2022, 10:38pm UTC](https://community.folivora.ai/t/how-to-disable-all-3-modifier-strips-gc-btt-preset-mac-catalina/25748 "2022-01-19T22:38:49Z")
Info: Intel Mac 16 inch. Catalina 10.15.7 (19H1615). BTT 3.714 (Setapp version). GC-BTT 3.56 I want to disable all three long press features (Hold command, option, or control to access the app switcher, control strip, o… --- ## [Problem in Opt Key Up Action](https://community.folivora.ai/t/problem-in-opt-key-up-action/23863)
**Author:** [@Shashwat](https://community.folivora.ai/u/Shashwat)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2021, 8:02pm UTC](https://community.folivora.ai/t/problem-in-opt-key-up-action/23863 "2021-08-28T20:02:59Z")
Intro Was posted originally as a bug report. However, no reply received. Considering this action to be quite common, I think the problem is in my understanding, rather than a bug. Initial Details Running alpha version… --- ## [Problem in 'Opt Key Up' Action](https://community.folivora.ai/t/problem-in-opt-key-up-action/23859)
**Author:** [@Shashwat](https://community.folivora.ai/u/Shashwat)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2021, 7:28pm UTC](https://community.folivora.ai/t/problem-in-opt-key-up-action/23859 "2021-08-27T19:28:00Z")
Initial Details Running alpha version (11.5.2) , Tried restarting computer, no crash, hence no log to show Description Gesture: 4 finger swipe down, other gestures also tried to no effect. Actions: Opt Key Down, Opt … --- ## [Mouse shortcut modifier keys requires double modifier key entry](https://community.folivora.ai/t/mouse-shortcut-modifier-keys-requires-double-modifier-key-entry/19273)
**Author:** [@bttacct](https://community.folivora.ai/u/bttacct)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2021, 1:38pm UTC](https://community.folivora.ai/t/mouse-shortcut-modifier-keys-requires-double-modifier-key-entry/19273 "2021-01-10T13:38:15Z")
Describe the bug When I try and create a new shortcut involving a mouse action and a modifier key, I click the box for the modifier key I would like to assign as part of the shortcut, but BTT seems to register that I sh… --- ## [Modifier support needed for "Scroll by" action](https://community.folivora.ai/t/modifier-support-needed-for-scroll-by-action/18932)
**Author:** [@Nakul\_Tiruviluamala](https://community.folivora.ai/u/Nakul_Tiruviluamala)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2020, 8:23am UTC](https://community.folivora.ai/t/modifier-support-needed-for-scroll-by-action/18932 "2020-09-26T08:23:11Z")
Many applications utilize cmd/alt+mouse wheel to engage some sort of feature within the program. I want to map alt+mouse wheel to a two finger Magic Mouse swipe. Unfortunately, I cannot do this because the "scroll by" ac… --- ## [Opt Hides "Hide on Cmd" Button](https://community.folivora.ai/t/opt-hides-hide-on-cmd-button/12208)
**Author:** [@moraleboost](https://community.folivora.ai/u/moraleboost)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2019, 7:33pm UTC](https://community.folivora.ai/t/opt-hides-hide-on-cmd-button/12208 "2019-11-30T19:33:55Z")
Describe the bug: Pressing Opt seems to hide my "Show if NO modifier key is pressed OR if NONE of these are pressed" button when the selected modifier is Cmd AND another button is configed to show only when Opt is press… --- ## [3-State Touch Bar Workaround](https://community.folivora.ai/t/3-state-touch-bar-workaround/12209)
**Author:** [@moraleboost](https://community.folivora.ai/u/moraleboost)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2019, 8:01pm UTC](https://community.folivora.ai/t/3-state-touch-bar-workaround/12209 "2019-11-30T20:01:58Z")
I'm building a top level touch bar that has 3 states: no modifier, Opt, and Ctrl+Opt. Some buttons should appear in all 3 states, some in 2 of the states, and some are exclusive to a single state. "Always-on" and "appear… --- ## [\[BTT 3.084\]\[macOS 10.15 Beta 2\] Command Key acts as Option Key](https://community.folivora.ai/t/btt-3-084-macos-10-15-beta-2-command-key-acts-as-option-key/9150)
**Author:** [@raj](https://community.folivora.ai/u/raj)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2019, 2:43am UTC](https://community.folivora.ai/t/btt-3-084-macos-10-15-beta-2-command-key-acts-as-option-key/9150 "2019-07-11T02:43:47Z")
Describe the bug The "command" modifier key hides icons only meant to be hidden when the "option" modifier key is pressed. Affected input device (e.g. MacBook Trackpad, Magic Mouse/Trackpad, Touch Bar, etc.): Touch Ba… --- ## [Confused by new modifier based visibility options](https://community.folivora.ai/t/confused-by-new-modifier-based-visibility-options/6177)
**Author:** [@oldgreydog](https://community.folivora.ai/u/oldgreydog)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2019, 9:00pm UTC](https://community.folivora.ai/t/confused-by-new-modifier-based-visibility-options/6177 "2019-01-12T21:00:01Z")
I must admit that, despite several experiments, I can't figure out how the new modifier key options work. There seem to be too many negatives and I can't quite get my head around what the "Show if some modifiers keys are…