CaretFocus (CaretIME) is a lightweight Windows utility that displays your IME status right next to your text cursor, switches input modes smartly with the Shift key, and keeps you in the flow with active line highlighting and zoom features.
Click here and start typing in the simulator...
Notice how the indicator stays right next to your cursor.
Click the "Switch Mode" button (or tap your Left Shift key) to toggle between IME On and Off.
Try clicking the "Row Highlight" button to focus on the active row!
Use the settings panel on the left to customize the indicator instantly.
Say goodbye to typing mistakes and distraction. CaretFocus keeps your eyes right where your thoughts are.
A customizable indicator (like ●) follows your text cursor to display the current IME/CapsLock status in real time.
Tap Shift once to turn IME ON (Japanese), and double-tap to turn it OFF. Smooth switching designed for US keyboard users.
Press F8 to focus on the current line by dimming the rest of the screen. Ideal for long-form writing and coding.
Press F9 to magnify the area around your cursor in a dedicated band at the top or bottom of the screen with smart stabilization.
The indicator disappears automatically when you type and reappears when you pause, keeping your text clean and readable.
Detects active keyboard layouts in real time (every 300ms) to localize settings or automatically disable Shift-based switching on non-JP layouts.
Discover how professionals use CaretFocus to enhance their daily workflow.
Visual assistance and row-masking benefits for seniors, low-vision users, and writers with ADHD to maintain extreme focus.
Read More →For programmers and software developers. Zero out full-width syntax errors and typos during typing to maximize your coding speed.
Read More →How to use the Shift key for rational and extremely comfortable IME control on English keyboard layouts without a dedicated 'Half/Full-width' key.
Read More →Stay updated with the latest releases, tips, and configuration guides.
CaretFocus (formerly CaretIME) gets a major upgrade. With a complete engine overhaul to AutoHotkey v2, the utility gains rock-solid stability and introduces new row highlighting and zoom features.
Read Article →Free, open source, and lightweight. Runs on AutoHotkey v2.
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