Problem or use case
Issue #75 includes a separate report that the Show key combinations only setting currently suppresses standalone special keys such as Escape, Forward Delete, and function keys. This makes those keys invisible unless they are combined with a modifier.
Proposed behavior
Show key combinations only should continue to suppress ordinary single-key presses, but it should not hide standalone special keys. Keys like Escape (⎋), Forward Delete (⌦), and F1-F12 should still be shown when pressed on their own.
Alternatives considered
Keep the current behavior where all standalone special keys are filtered out. That makes the setting broader than users expect and conflicts with the commenter's reading of the UI.
UI or settings impact
Clarifies the meaning of Show key combinations only and changes which standalone events remain visible when the setting is enabled.
Additional context
Split from #75 based on the August 6, 2026 comment by InSasquatchCountry: #75 (comment)
Problem or use case
Issue #75 includes a separate report that the
Show key combinations onlysetting currently suppresses standalone special keys such as Escape, Forward Delete, and function keys. This makes those keys invisible unless they are combined with a modifier.Proposed behavior
Show key combinations onlyshould continue to suppress ordinary single-key presses, but it should not hide standalone special keys. Keys like Escape (⎋), Forward Delete (⌦), andF1-F12should still be shown when pressed on their own.Alternatives considered
Keep the current behavior where all standalone special keys are filtered out. That makes the setting broader than users expect and conflicts with the commenter's reading of the UI.
UI or settings impact
Clarifies the meaning of
Show key combinations onlyand changes which standalone events remain visible when the setting is enabled.Additional context
Split from #75 based on the August 6, 2026 comment by
InSasquatchCountry: #75 (comment)