# Incorrect keystrokes in macOS

**URL:** <https://community.keyboard.io/t/incorrect-keystrokes-in-macos/5698>\
**Category:** Help and Getting Started\
**Created:** [October 5, 2022, 9:20am UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/incorrect-keystrokes-in-macos/5698 "2022-10-05T09:20:28Z")\
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**Author:** ![Nizzlay](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/community.keyboard.io/nizzlay/32/4386_2.png) [@Nizzlay](https://community.keyboard.io/u/Nizzlay)\
**Post date:** [October 5, 2022, 9:20am UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/incorrect-keystrokes-in-macos/5698/1 "2022-10-05T09:20:28Z")

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I’m having some difficulties getting started with the Model 100 on macOS Monterey (12.6).

What I’ve done:

1. Change key caps to Colemak
2. Install Chrysalis
3. Update firmware through Chrysalis
4. Change layout in Chrysalis editor

Now, the layout in Chrysalis is the same as what I see on the key caps.

Problem is, when I type, other letters are being printed.

For example, when I press what should be “N”, it shows “M”. And when I press “E”, it shows “F”.

Not all the letters are incorrect, but I’m very confused as to which ones are, and why 🤷

 ![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/uploads/keyboard/original/2X/f/fad9eceb6a6a2cd5123b01fe62b625eebfece8e4.jpeg)

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**Author:** ![Nizzlay](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/community.keyboard.io/nizzlay/32/4386_2.png) [@Nizzlay](https://community.keyboard.io/u/Nizzlay)\
**Post date:** [October 5, 2022, 9:49am UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/incorrect-keystrokes-in-macos/5698/2 "2022-10-05T09:49:46Z")

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It seems it’s caused by the fact that I had set Colemak as input source in keyboard settings (for my other keyboard).

The problem is resolved by using “Globe” key on my laptop’s keyboard to switch input source from Colemak to U.S. International.

 ![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/uploads/keyboard/original/2X/8/8c43d3b20e8b123c04e443bca2ea60ac3ca673cc.png)

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**Author:** ![Nizzlay](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/community.keyboard.io/nizzlay/32/4386_2.png) [@Nizzlay](https://community.keyboard.io/u/Nizzlay)\
**Post date:** [October 14, 2022, 1:53pm UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/incorrect-keystrokes-in-macos/5698/3 "2022-10-14T13:53:27Z")

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I have filed a feature request for Chrysalis to use Colemak layout as default, so that this workaround would no longer be necessary.

Looks like it has been accepted, and will likely be resolved in a future version of Chrysalis.

> <https://github.com/keyboardio/Chrysalis/issues/1150>
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> \## Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.
> On macOS, it'…s not possible to configure a keyboard layout per device. My laptop's built-in keyboard is QWERTY, which I then need to configure in system preferences to be Colemak. 
> 
> For my Keyboardio Model 100 to work as configured in Chrysalis, it's mandatory to make sure the Keyboard layout which is configured in preferences is the same as the keyboard layout that is configured in macOS system preferences.
> 
> This leads to the problem that I will have 2 keyboards (built in, and model 100), both needing a different keyboard layout to be set for them to work as wanted. Forcing me to constantly switch between layouts, and a lot of unintended keystrokes.
> 
> \## Describe the solution you'd like
> In Chrysalis preferences, I'd like to set Colemak as the computer's keyboard layout.
> 
> \## Describe alternatives you've considered
> \- Manually switching software keyboard layouts (leads to unexpected behaviour)
> \- Automating switching of layouts based on attach/detach USB devices using Keyboard Maestro
> \- Remapping keys from built-in keyboard using Karabiner
> \- Forcing a keyboard layout when \_using\_ a specific device (such as switching to US-Int when typing on Model 100)
> 
> \## Additional context
> Add any other context or screenshots about the feature request here.
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