MisType

Typed in the wrong language? Just hit a hotkey ⌨️ — MisType ✂️ cuts, converts, ✅ pastes the correct text, and switches the system language so you can keep typing like nothing happened! ⚡

Overview

MisType is a lightweight utility for Windows that helps you recover from typing in the wrong keyboard layout (e.g., typing in Hebrew when you meant to type in English). With a single hotkey, MisType:

• Cuts the incorrectly typed text
• Converts it to the intended language
• Pastes the corrected text
• Switches your system's input language([github.com][1])

This seamless process allows you to continue typing without interruption.

Features

• Instant text correction with a hotkey
• Automatic system input language switch
• Customizable dictionary for accurate conversions
• System tray integration for easy access([github.com][1])

Installation

Prerequisites

• Windows (10 / 11)
• Python 3.x installed

Steps

1. Clone the Repository

   Open your terminal and run:

   git clone https://github.com/TapChap/MisType.git
   cd MisType

2. Install Dependencies

   Ensure you have the required Python packages:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

3. Generate an executable file

   generete the executable with the given pyinstaller script, run in terminal:

   build.bat

   after a short time an executable should appear in the project files. double click it to run the porgram in the background.

   The application will run in the background with a system tray icon for easy access.

Or just download and run the MisType.exe file from the latest release 🥴

5. Luanch MisType on startup (Optional)

   if you would like MisType to launch on windows startup, follow these steps:

   1. Right click the MisType.exe file and create a shortcut.
   2. Open the windows run app by hitting Windows + R
   3. type shell:startup
   4. copy the executable shortcut to the startup folder.
   5. Congrats, MisType should now automatically start on Windows startup

Usage

1. Typing Correction

   If you realize you've typed text in the wrong language, simply press the designated hotkey (default: Ctrl + Alt + Z). MisType will:

   • Cut the incorrect text
   • Convert it to the correct language
   • Paste the corrected text
   • Switch your system's input language

2. System Tray Menu

   Right-click the MisType icon in the system tray to access options such as:

   • Exiting the application
   • Changing hotkey configuration

Customization

• Dictionary Configuration

  Modify dictionary.py to customize language mappings and improve conversion accuracy.

• Hotkey Settings

  Adjust the default hotkey combination in the app.py file to suit your preferences.