Anchor Key - Layout Switcher
Switch layouts with modifier keys
Paul Molitschew
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Description
Switches to an English when modifier keys are pressed, ensuring shortcuts function across languages. Users can customize key mappings and toggle layouts instantly for consistent shortcut performance.
Stop fighting your keyboard. Anchor Key automatically switches to English layout when you press modifier keys so your shoStop fighting your keyboard. Anchor Key automatically switches to English layout when you press modifier keys so your shortcuts always work, no matter what language you're typing in.
PROBLEM SOLVED
You're typing in Russian, Japanese, or any other language. You press ⌘C to copy nothing happens. Sound familiar? That's because keyboard shortcuts only work with English layout. Anchor Key fixes this forever.
HOW IT WORKS
Press Cmd, Ctrl, or Option layout instantly switches to English
Release the modifier your previous layout is restored
Zero delay. Zero interruption. Zero thinking required.
Your shortcuts just work. Every time.
KEY FEATURES
◆ Smart Modifier Detection
Choose which keys trigger the switch: Command, Control, Option, or Shift. Customize to match your workflow.
◆ Instant Layout Restore
After releasing modifier keys, Anchor Key automatically returns to your previous input language. No manual switching needed.
◆ Lives in Menu Bar
Minimal footprint. Anchor Key sits quietly in your menu bar, showing status at a glance. Hide the icon completely if you prefer.
◆ Launch at Login
Set it once, forget it forever. Anchor Key starts automatically with your Mac.
◆ Privacy First
No data collection. No analytics. No internet connection required. Everything runs locally on your Mac.
◆ 9 Languages
Interface available in English, German, Spanish, French, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Ukrainian, and Chinese.
WHO IS THIS FOR?
→ Developers writing code in any language
→ Writers and translators switching between languages
→ Anyone using non-Latin keyboard layouts
→ Professionals tired of broken shortcuts
WORKS WITH ALL LAYOUTS
English, Russian, Ukrainian, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Arabic, Hebrew, Greek, Thai if macOS supports it, Anchor Key works with it.
7-DAY FREE TRIAL
Try all features free for 7 days. No credit card required. One-time purchase unlocks Anchor Key forever no subscriptions.Try all features free for 7 days. No credit card required. One-time purchase unlocks Anchor Key forever no subscriptions.