pqrs-org/Karabiner-Elements

Disable ESC key to quit full screen for ALL apps

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#2,110 opened on Jan 5, 2020

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Description

I know the link to disable esc key on Safari ONLY https://pqrs.org/osx/karabiner/complex_modifications/#safari Can I disable esc key quit fullscreen shortcut globally or just for word for Mac (it has other uses for the ESC key that I want to keep). Trying to look this up everywhere but no success yet. Would appreciate help!

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Research direction
Explore how Karabiner Elements handles the ESC key for fullscreen toggle and create a complex modification rule to disable it globally.
Tech stack
cpp
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-2 days
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Active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Clear
Prerequisites
Karabiner ElementsmacOS keyboard customization
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
60