NetBeans supports emacs-style keybindings, but for some reason it uses cmd as the "meta" key instead of alt, which seems to be the standard on OS X. (Terminal.app has a checkbox for "use option as meta key", for example.) How can I switch to using alt/option as the "meta" key for emacs-style keybindings?
Macos – How to use the alt/option key as the “meta” key in NetBeans on OS X with emacs keybindings
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Swapping CTRL and CAPS LOCK
- Go into System Preferences
- Enter the Keyboard & Mouse preference pane
- In the Keyboard tab, click Modifier Keys...
- Swap the actions for Caps Lock and Control.
Using ALT/OPTION as META
- In the menu bar, click Terminal
- Click Preferences...
- Under the Settings tab, go to the Keyboard tab
- Check the box labeled Use option as meta key
That's it! You should be well on your way to becoming an Emacs master!
Cmd+., Profiles, Keys and choose Left option Key acts as: +Esc.
Works for me in emacs, though I'm not sure if it will have any other undesirable effects.
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Best Answer
Not too long ago I'd export, edit and import an xml file using the keymap panel in preferences.
Now I'd do some file renaming in ~/.netbeans/6.7/config/Keymaps/profile
The Netbeans Key Codes seem to be: