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    Utility to Make caps key work on highlighted text?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by TechEnthusiast, Aug 5, 2008.

  1. TechEnthusiast

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    Alright I've been wondering a while if there is a way to make the caps look key work on highlighted text. For example say I typed "THIS IS IN CAPS". Is there a way that I could highlight it and hit my caps key to put it in lower case?

    I know like in excel you can make a macro and there's probably ways in other programs but it's usually fairly convoluted and complicated so if anyone has a small (and free) app that will do the above or even a registry mod, I would be very appreciative. Thanks in advance.
     
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    I'd hate to bump but does no one know what I'm talking about?
     
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    I could probably whip something up to do that but I don't think I have the most efficient method. Ask over at: http://www.donationcoder.com/Forums/bb/index.php. In particular, there is a Coding Snacks subforum where you can ask people if they can make these kinds of programs.

    The best solution in this case is to use AutoHotkey to write a custom script that stays in your system tray and monitors your keyboard.
     
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    Thanks much. I'll look into that!