Stand
Stand is notable for its LRH cluster on the vowel index, concentrating index finger movement and enabling high rolls.
Versions
Section titled “Versions”| Finger | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usage | 6.14% (P62) | 9.75% (P92) | 7.66% (P10) | 10.87% (P25) | 17.5% | 11.68% (P57) | 12.59% (P58) | 11.86% (P87) | 7.89% (P77) |
| Same Finger | Full Scissor | Half Scissor | Lat. Stretch | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bigram | 0.50% (P15) | 0.12% (P54) | 0.84% (P18) | 1.56% (P13) |
| Skipgram | 4.41% (P33) | 0.06% (P11) | 1.90% (P28) | 3.21% (P15) |
| No Thumbs | With Thumbs | |
|---|---|---|
| Weak-ish Redirs. | 1.47% (P91) | 1.85% (P98) |
| Weak Redirects | 0.30% (P41) | 0.14% (P48) |
| Other Same Finger | 15.72% (P22) | 10.84% (P28) |
| Rolls : Alts | 2.14 (P85) | 2.71 (P95) |
| 2-Roll In : Out | 0.90 (P19) | 0.70 (P8) |
| 3-Roll In : Out | 1.04 (P38) | 4.46 (P83) |
- Author
- Zak Venter
- Year
- 2026
- Finger Map
- Angle Mod
Install
Section titled “Install”Kanata is a keyboard remapper that works on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
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Install Kanata by following “Step 1: Set Up Kanata” in Nova’s Kanata setup guide:
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Download the Kanata config file for Stand:
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Make sure you know how to type your computer password using Stand.
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Run Kanata with the downloaded config file and make sure the layout works as you expect:
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To have Stand activate whenever your computer starts up, follow the instructions to “Automatically start Kanata”:
There are two downloads available for macOS:
| Method | Admin Required | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Native | Optional | Does not require 3rd party key remapping software. Admin is required to install for all users and use on first login. |
| Karabiner-Elements | Yes | Requires 3rd party key remapping software, including the installation of a Driver Extension. Allows for remapping of only specific keyboards. |
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Download the .keylayout file for Stand:
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Install the
.keylayoutfile:Copy the downloaded
.keylayoutfile to~/Library/Keyboard Layouts. Create the folder if it does not exist.Copy the downloaded
.keylayoutfile to/Library/Keyboard Layouts. -
Restart macOS.
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Open System Settings.
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Go to Keyboard → Text Input → Input Sources → Edit… and add your new Stand layout.
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Press the “+” button at the bottom left.
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Search for “Stand,” select your new layout, and press Add.
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Install Karabiner-Elements:
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Download the Karabiner rule file for Stand:
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In Karabiner-Elements Settings, go to “Complex Modifications,” then press “Add predefined rule” at the top.
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Make sure you know how to type your computer password using Stand.
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Scroll down to the “Stand” section and enable the rule you want.
“All keyboards” remaps Stand onto all keyboards while connected to this computer. Select this reason unless you want to exclude some keyboards from remapping.
“Built-in keyboard only” remaps your device's built-in keyboard, as well as any other keyboard for which “Treat as built-in keyboard” (under the “Devices” section) is enabled. Select this option if you plan to map Stand onto an external keyboard using custom firmware.
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To use Stand on the password entry screen before logging in, follow the official instructions: