Linked Questions
116 questions linked to/from How can I change what keys on my keyboard do? (How can I create custom keyboard commands/shortcuts?)
2
votes
1
answer
429
views
How to alter the keyboard layout key-by-key? [duplicate]
I would like to change my keyboard layout individually. For example switch the A key to B. Do I need a special software or is it possible directly in Ubuntu 12.04?
I found a ru file under /usr/share/...
- 145
1
vote
0
answers
488
views
CAPS LOCK to CONTROL remap is reset after screen lock [duplicate]
I am trying to map my Caps Lock to Control. To that end I added the following:
setxkbmap -option ctrl:nocaps
to the Startup Applications menu. This works fine whenever I start the system, however, ...
- 333
2
votes
1
answer
245
views
How to reconfigure keyboard (W and P not functioning correctly) [duplicate]
I was reluctant in asking this question but everything I've researched has led me to a dead end. Shift + w and Shift + p aren't working correctly. So I'm unable to use W and P unless I use the caps ...
- 46
2
votes
1
answer
184
views
How to make left Ctrl as Super on Ubuntu 12.10? [duplicate]
Is there a way to map the Left Ctrl as Super on Ubuntu 12.10.
The keyboard layout app doesn't seem to have this option.
- 121
0
votes
1
answer
84
views
Shortcuts with meta and two arrowkeys? [duplicate]
Is it possible to use meta+arrowkey+arrowkey as a shortcut?
- 3
0
votes
1
answer
124
views
How to define shortcut-keys for executing certain applications? [duplicate]
How can I define shortcut-keys for executing certain applications? Like opening Terminal when pressing Ctrl+t or opening gedit when pressing Ctrl+g.
- 424
2
votes
0
answers
49
views
How to remapping keyboard? [duplicate]
I had problem about keyboard. My 's' button was not working and i want to map 's' character to another button for use it temporarily. how can i do it?
- 195
1
vote
0
answers
47
views
How do I remap keys in ubuntu? [duplicate]
I already know of Xmodmap, but this won't work for me. I'm using a laptop, and I spilled coffee on the built-in keyboard and ruined it, so I'm now using a usb keyboard. On my laptop's keyboard, there ...
- 11
1
vote
0
answers
40
views
Rebinding Super key shortcut in Ubuntu 12.10 [duplicate]
In Ubuntu 12.10, Super key is binded to Dash Home and to show all open windows I have to press Super + W.
How can I change the shortcuts (I want to show all open windows by only pressing Super)? In ...
- 1,348
1
vote
0
answers
38
views
Cannot create file in /tmp from script [duplicate]
I have a simple script that stores the user info in a file and then locks the screen:
#!/bin/bash
echo $USER > /tmp/file.txt
# Lock the screen:
gnome-screensaver-command -l
When I execute it from ...
- 153
0
votes
1
answer
37
views
Changing Keyboard to Include "<-" [duplicate]
How would I change a key on my keyboard to print "<-", for R? I understand how to change a key to either "less" or "minus" in the keyboard files, but how would I change a key to include both?
- 109
2
votes
0
answers
37
views
Microsoft Keyboard shortcuts [duplicate]
I am using Microsoft Keyboard (With Ubuntu 12.04 KDE 64bit) and I have some keys there. For example Calculator key and start keys. I want start calculator as I press Calculator key and display Ubuntu ...
- 762
1
vote
0
answers
23
views
Bind Super + I/J/K/L to arrow keys [duplicate]
I want to bind Super+I/J/K/L keys to arrows. Let say if I press Super+I it would be the same as pressing ↑. If I press Super+K it would be the same as pressing ↓.
I have edited /usr/share/X11/xkb/...
283
votes
11
answers
328k
views
How do I remap certain keys or devices?
I'm searching for a way to remap certain keys in ubuntu.
i.e.
I'd like to change PgUp to Home or PgDown to End.
Does a built-in command or a tool exist reassign keys in Ubuntu/GNOME?
- 33.2k
96
votes
11
answers
81k
views
Permanent xmodmap in Ubuntu 13.04
I cannot make xmodmap run on login in Ubuntu 13.04. I have searched around, including in askubuntu and all answers I found do not work.
I have a file named .Xmodmap in my home folder which contains ...
- 1,117