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I would prefer to use Windows key as Super_L in emacs and possibly other apps. However, the key is programmed to bring up Ubuntu Search Apps menu. Is there any way to disable this shortcut, in other words un-map the Windows key from Search Menu?

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To disable the binding of Super for bringing up the activities overview, issue following command in the terminal:

gsettings set org.gnome.mutter overlay-key ''

You can undo this with the command

gsettings reset org.gnome.mutter overlay-key
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  • Thanks for your answer, unfortunately, this did not work for me, the win key still brings up search/apps menu. I also tried restarting after the command and also confirmed the setting via dconf-editor. I have Ubuntu 18.04 with Unity. unity-tweak-tool shows in unity->launcher->additional 'Show the launcher':<Super> shortcut but there is no way to delete or modify it
    – DeLorean88
    Sep 8, 2021 at 19:03
  • How can I know from your question that use the Unity desktop?
    – vanadium
    Sep 9, 2021 at 7:36
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I was able to un-map the key using CompizConfig Settings Manager, via Ubuntu Unity Plugin sub-menu. I had to disable "Key to show the Dash, Launcher and Help Overlay" (see picture)enter image description here

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