Best Way to Insert Parenthesis/Brackets

What is the best way to type/insert the brackets ( ) { } [ ]?

To type the brackets, pinky finger is used at difficult positions. Some involves holding Shift key.

• To type parenthesis () you use ring finger and pinky, stretching a distance of 2 rows above.
• To type square brackets [] you use pinky, stretching a distance of 1 row above and 1 column to right.
• To type the curly brackets {} you use pinky, stretching a distance of 1 row above and 1 column to right, and hold down Shift key.

Best Solution: Key Macro

the best solution is to use a key macro that inserts both left and right brackets and place cursor between them.

• Press F8 to insert () and have cursor placed in between.
• Press F9 to insert [] and have cursor placed in between.
• Press F10 to insert {} and have cursor placed in between.

Alternatively, use

• Ctrl+j for {}
• Ctrl+k for ()
• Ctrl+l for []

or use Alt

The advantage is:

You can have a easy trigger key, such as F9 and the bracket pairs are inserted. No weak pinky finger, no awkward position, no Shift key.

How to Program Key Macro

This can be done by one of the following way:

• Buy a Programable Keyboard
• MacOS: Mac: Create Custom Keyboard Layout
• Microsoft Windows: AutoHotkey: Insert Bracket Pairs
• Emacs: Elisp: Insert Brackets by Pair