Can I remap the CTRL key to FN?

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Can I remap the CTRL key to FN?

When running Windows under Boot Camp, is there any way to remap the CTRL key to the FN?

I use Excel extensively and the placement of the FN key drives me crazy. I have remapped the Caps Lock to function as CTRL, but this is like learning German and Dutch simultaneously... not completely different, but both foreign.

I have looked at SharpKeys (the FN key is not supported) and AutoHotKeys (it does not support Windows 7) without positive result.

After years of writing to Lenovo (and formerly IBM), they finally implemented a BIOS level switch for the FN and CTRL keys. I am hoping that Apple can facilitate this simple swap in Boot Camp. It's either that or I relegate my Core i7 256gb MacBook Air to one of my analysts for a Samsung Series 9. Not as nice, but at least I don't have to learn Dutch.

MacBook Air, Windows 7

Posted on Jul 8, 2012 3:24 PM

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bwchung Author

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Jul 8, 2012 3:28 PM in response to bwchung

I forgot to add, I know this can be done simply in OSX. Unfortunately, Office for Mac is like learning German and Dutch for a girl you're never going to marry.

Thanks for the help anyways.

Brian

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jaw4527

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Nov 29, 2012 1:53 PM in response to bwchung

anyone ever figure out a solution for this? there really needs to be a fix

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Csound1

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Nov 29, 2012 2:02 PM in response to jaw4527

You really need to ask in the Windows forums, far more chance of finding a Windows user there.

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JazJon

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Jan 2, 2013 10:56 PM in response to Csound1

I would switch from my old windows Laptop to a Macbook Pro retina notebook tomorrow, if their was a Fn/Ctrl key swap solutoin for Windows 8 via bootcamp. I refuse to fumble trying to copy/paste when my pinky can't even find the key.

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