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I have a virtual machine with OS X on a Windows PC. Is there a utility software to install on OS X that will simulate the PC keyboard layout, especially for typing {, }, [, @. etc?

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  • Had a look at the DoubleCommand utility? Sep 29, 2012 at 12:45
  • yes , but it does not seem to work :(
    – mLar
    Sep 29, 2012 at 13:02
  • Can you elaborate a bit? I mean, I don't know what you mean by simulating { and }, since PC and Mac keyboards both have those, and in the same positions even. Option, Command and Window keys on the other hand...
    – Mr Lister
    Sep 29, 2012 at 13:17
  • actually, the problem is when I type "{" on my pc keyboard, I get the "'" character on the mac, what I am looking for is a utility for mac OS that would remap the keyboard so I could type just like a PC keyBoard
    – mLar
    Sep 29, 2012 at 13:25
  • I found another solution : scripts.sil.org/cms/scripts/… to create a custom keyboard layout and place it in /Library/Keyboard Layouts
    – mLar
    Sep 30, 2012 at 13:07

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First thing, make sure you're using a correct keyboard layout. Unless you know what you're doing, and actually use languages other than English, select "U.S. English" and not International PC or similar.

Secondly, I suggest Karabiner. It has million of different tweaks and adjustments that you can enable to customize your keyboard, some of them make a life with PC keyboard on a Mac bearable.

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I found this tool that lets you create custom keyboard layouts for MAC OS X , it worked fine for me

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