Caps lock should also lock special characters in the row of digits
I'm using Padkeys v4.7.5 on my iPad Pro 12.9 inch with iOS 16. I noticed that when I activate caps-lock by double-tapping on the Shift key, after the second tap the row with digits comes back.
I often need to type multiple asterisk characters or plus signs in a row. With the current behavior, I need to always keep pressing Shift once again.
Why not simply lock in the special characters together with the uppercase letters? I mean, in the real world, who is typing all-caps and then needs quick access to numbers on top of that?
However, coders or others who use the Markup language would appreciate being able to do the triple-asterisk or the double-asterisk more easily. Teenager-types who like to emphasize stuff [like so!!!!] would be happy, too. But simple regular users who like to separate topics in a mail with three plus signs in a row, or people who like to make some sort of a quick "arrow" by typing two >> or even three of those >>> would benefit from such behavior.
The fact is, that with Apple's keyboard, all of the above can be accomplished by hitting the numbers key, bottom left. However, that keyboard is too crammed IMO, hence my choice to use yours.
Could you update this in a future version?
Best regards,
Martin
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Hi, thanks for your suggestion. The current behavior was designed to make typing alphanumeric codes easier. For example airline booking references like 2JXY95, or car license plate numbers. We even reverse the caps-lock behavior in the French keyboard layout (where you have to hit shift to get numbers).
If we made the change you suggest, then you would not need to hold shift while typing + or > three times, but then these other cases would become harder. So it really depends which need is occurring more often in the real world. Other thoughts are welcome, thanks!