Tilde Key Incorrectly Typing Rupee Symbol After Using External Keyboard

BrajBliss wrote:

The Rupee key turns to ~ on SHIFT and ` on OPTION.

I cannot run Tahoe at the moment, but it's possible apple has changed ABC India so it now works this way. Perhaps someone else can verify. If necessary, you can make a custom layout that goes back to the earlier version with Ukulele.

strawmetal wrote: This keyboard change in Tahoe (mapping the ` / ~ key to ₹) is a fundamental design flaw that ignores user expectations and established principles.

For Apple to see your request, you need to repeat it at

http://www.apple.com/feedback

(Here you are only talking to other users like yourself)

Just change the input source.

System Settings > Keyboard > Text Input > Input Sources.

Change it to US English.

I think the best idea I have found is to change to US Keyboard then use text expander and make "rs" point to ₹. Next time you press r then s it will print the rupee sign

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BrajBliss wrote:

The Problem

My Mac is stuck on a version of the "ABC - India" input source where the tilde/backtick key (`/~) is mapped to the Rupee symbol (₹). I want to use the standard ABC-India layout where this key works normally, as it does for my friends.

Maybe Tom Gewecke will see this post, and have some constructive comments.

This keyboard change in Tahoe (mapping the ` / ~ key to ₹) is a fundamental design flaw that ignores user expectations and established principles.

1. Keycap Mismatch Violates Trust

The most critical error is the disconnect between the physical keycap (` or ~) and the character output (₹). Users rely on the principle of "What You See Is What You Get." A user will never guess that a non-currency key now types a currency symbol. This is a direct violation of the design contract between the device and the user.

2. Disregard for Professional Users

By overriding the key's primary function, Apple presumes that users have no need for the backtick (`) or tilde (~). This assumes muscle memory and professional requirements (like coding or command line use) are irrelevant, forcing users to discover a non-intuitive workaround.

3. Modifier Keys Offer the Logical Solution

The Opt + 4 implementation was correct. Users are more likely to associate the addition of a new currency symbol (₹) with the key already designated for a currency symbol ($) when using a modifier. That solution was semi-intuitive; but the current one is confusing. I was up in arms about why the key was typing a random character (₹).

Disclaimer: I used AI to write the above sentences for me based on my thoughts.

strawmetal wrote: This keyboard change in Tahoe (mapping the ` / ~ key to ₹) is a fundamental design flaw that ignores user expectations and established principles.

PS In the meantime, Here is an older version of ABC India you can try.

What is on Shift and Option Shift of the ₹ key?

angrejkumar wrote:

Just change the input source...to US English.

But he said " I want to continue using the ABC-India layout, not switch to the U.S. version". There is no ₹ in US English.

Here is an older version of ABC India you can try.