Mac: How to Swap Control, Caps Lock, Option, Command Keys

By Xah Lee. Date: . Last updated: .

Starting with Mac OS X version 10.4, you can switch modifier keys to any other.

Go to “System Preferences”, “Keyboard and Mouse”.

“Keyboard and Mouse” control panel under System Preference in Mac OS X 10.4.x.

For more advanced key swapping, see: Mac: Key Remapping, Keybinding Tools .