No Escape key in the modifier list

I'd like to remap the escape key but I can't find it in the Modifier menu. I have the latest macbook pro with no touch bar.

Posted on Mar 2, 2022 9:02 AM

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Posted on Mar 2, 2022 9:23 AM

The ESC key is not a modifier key.

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Mar 2, 2022 9:23 AM in response to ritwikvd

The ESC key is not a modifier key.

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Mar 2, 2022 9:51 AM in response to VikingOSX

ah alright, so is there any other way I can remap esc without using 3rd party tools

VikingOSX

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Mar 2, 2022 10:04 AM in response to ritwikvd

Probably not as Apple's Force Quit keyboard shortcut uses ESC, and it is also used to dismiss the onscreen ScreenShot panel (e.g. shift+cmd+5).

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Mar 3, 2022 7:02 AM in response to VikingOSX

ok thank you!

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