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Created July 19, 2016 01:57
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Remap Windows10's virtual desktop switcher key combo to Unity's "Ctrl + Alt + Left/Right"
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remap_win_desktop_switcher.ahk
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; AutoHotkey Version: 1.1
; Language: English
; Platform: Win9x/NT
; Author: Yibo Yang
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; Script Function:
; Remap Windows10's virtual desktop switcher keyboard shortcut from the default "Ctrl + Win + Left/Right" to Unity's "Ctrl + Alt + Left/Right"
; Put into the startup folder so that it will run every time your computer starts (http://superuser.com/questions/948616/windows-10-change-shortcut-keys-to-switch-between-desktops)
#NoEnv ; Recommended for performance and compatibility with future AutoHotkey releases.
SendMode Input ; Recommended for new scripts due to its superior speed and reliability.
SetWorkingDir %A_ScriptDir% ; Ensures a consistent starting directory.
#NoTrayIcon
!^Left:: send {LWin down}{LCtrl down}{Left}{LWin up}{LCtrl up}
!^Right:: send {LWin down}{LCtrl down}{Right}{LWin up}{LCtrl up}
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xxKeith20xx commented Jan 16, 2018 •
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Excellent, thank you! I've created the following for alt mouse wheel up/down (something I'm used to in openbox):

!WheelUp:: send {LWin down}{LCtrl down}{Left}{LWin up}{LCtrl up}
!WheelDown:: send {LWin down}{LCtrl down}{Right}{LWin up}{LCtrl up}

Also, see https://github.com/Eun/MoveToDesktop

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