Can I change a shortcut key to Windows key?
I'm trying to change the shortcut key for "Run Application" ( Alt+F2 ) to the Windows key.
When I click "Show the panel's Run application dialog box" in Keyboard Shorcuts, it says "New Shortcut", waiting for my key combination. I press the Windows key… and nothing happens.
ubuntu gnome keyboard-shortcuts
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I'm trying to change the shortcut key for "Run Application" ( Alt+F2 ) to the Windows key.
When I click "Show the panel's Run application dialog box" in Keyboard Shorcuts, it says "New Shortcut", waiting for my key combination. I press the Windows key… and nothing happens.
ubuntu gnome keyboard-shortcuts
edited May 11 '13 at 6:38
Anthon
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Interestingly for me, I used to be able to do this, but not anymore. I don't know if this has anything to do with newer GNOME or X. What OS and GNOME versions are you using?
– Tshepang
Apr 5 '11 at 13:06
2
I know this is tricky because the Meta (Windows) key is often considered a modifier key instead of a normal key. The same goes for Ctrl, Shift and Alt. But that's all I know.
– phunehehe
Apr 5 '11 at 15:33
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I'm trying to change the shortcut key for "Run Application" ( Alt+F2 ) to the Windows key.
When I click "Show the panel's Run application dialog box" in Keyboard Shorcuts, it says "New Shortcut", waiting for my key combination. I press the Windows key… and nothing happens.
ubuntu gnome keyboard-shortcuts
edited May 11 '13 at 6:38
Anthon
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asked Apr 5 '11 at 12:35
ripper234ripper234
9,169346786
I'm trying to change the shortcut key for "Run Application" ( Alt+F2 ) to the Windows key.
When I click "Show the panel's Run application dialog box" in Keyboard Shorcuts, it says "New Shortcut", waiting for my key combination. I press the Windows key… and nothing happens.
ubuntu gnome keyboard-shortcuts
ubuntu gnome keyboard-shortcuts
edited May 11 '13 at 6:38
Anthon
60.8k17103166
asked Apr 5 '11 at 12:35
ripper234ripper234
9,169346786
edited May 11 '13 at 6:38
Anthon
60.8k17103166
asked Apr 5 '11 at 12:35
ripper234ripper234
9,169346786
edited May 11 '13 at 6:38
Anthon
60.8k17103166
edited May 11 '13 at 6:38
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edited May 11 '13 at 6:38
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asked Apr 5 '11 at 12:35
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Interestingly for me, I used to be able to do this, but not anymore. I don't know if this has anything to do with newer GNOME or X. What OS and GNOME versions are you using?
– Tshepang
Apr 5 '11 at 13:06
2
I know this is tricky because the Meta (Windows) key is often considered a modifier key instead of a normal key. The same goes for Ctrl, Shift and Alt. But that's all I know.
– phunehehe
Apr 5 '11 at 15:33
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Interestingly for me, I used to be able to do this, but not anymore. I don't know if this has anything to do with newer GNOME or X. What OS and GNOME versions are you using?
– Tshepang
Apr 5 '11 at 13:06
2
I know this is tricky because the Meta (Windows) key is often considered a modifier key instead of a normal key. The same goes for Ctrl, Shift and Alt. But that's all I know.
– phunehehe
Apr 5 '11 at 15:33
Interestingly for me, I used to be able to do this, but not anymore. I don't know if this has anything to do with newer GNOME or X. What OS and GNOME versions are you using?
– Tshepang
Apr 5 '11 at 13:06
Interestingly for me, I used to be able to do this, but not anymore. I don't know if this has anything to do with newer GNOME or X. What OS and GNOME versions are you using?
– Tshepang
Apr 5 '11 at 13:06
2
2
I know this is tricky because the Meta (Windows) key is often considered a modifier key instead of a normal key. The same goes for Ctrl, Shift and Alt. But that's all I know.
– phunehehe
Apr 5 '11 at 15:33
I know this is tricky because the Meta (Windows) key is often considered a modifier key instead of a normal key. The same goes for Ctrl, Shift and Alt. But that's all I know.
– phunehehe
Apr 5 '11 at 15:33
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try using xev command - my output after windows key pressed:
If you can't see it name(Super_L in this case) you should map it.
More info on archlinix wiki.
KeyPress event, serial 30, synthetic NO, window 0x4200001,
root 0xb4, subw 0x0, time 4453306, (1419,619), root:(1420,662),
state 0x10, keycode 133 (keysym 0xffeb, Super_L), same_screen YES,
XLookupString gives 0 bytes:
XmbLookupString gives 0 bytes:
XFilterEvent returns: False
answered Apr 6 '11 at 0:53
teZeriuszteZeriusz
161
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Probably xbindkeys is the better option. I think it's more useful to use Super_L (windows key) in combination with other key in order to fire a command. For example you could recreate the windows behaviour of firing something similar to what you want, by assigning Super_L + r to "Run application".
answered Apr 22 '11 at 20:15
nozimicanozimica
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You can do this by running gconf-editor:
and navigate to
apps->metacity->global_keybindings->panel_run_dialog
and change it's value to "Super_L" or "Super_R"
If you want both to work at the same time, you have to assign Super_R to Super_L or vice versa.
answered Apr 25 '11 at 11:54
SHWSHW
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I've found that to do it through GNOME's shortcut config dialog, you first have to go to System -> Preferences/Administration -> Keyboard and click on the "Layout Options" button in the "Layouts" tab. Go to "Alt/Win key behavior" and select "Hyper is mapped to Win-Keys". Then the Win key can be used as a modifier.
Edit: reread the question, this won't work for just "Win" (I assumed Win+R). Sorry.
answered May 15 '11 at 20:06
Not SureNot Sure
44623
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Pretty old question but with CentOS and Gnome 2.x nowadays, there is a pretty simple menu for it. It's under System -> Preferences -> Keyboard Shortcuts and you just have to choose the choice "Desktop" and then under that, "Run Dialog". When you click it, it lets you press the keys you want. It originally has "ALT+F2" listed but if you happen to choose the right Windows key + R, it says "Mod4+R" under the shortcut area and works like a champ.
answered Jul 8 '14 at 20:21
jammer777jammer777
1
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try using xev command - my output after windows key pressed:
If you can't see it name(Super_L in this case) you should map it.
More info on archlinix wiki.
KeyPress event, serial 30, synthetic NO, window 0x4200001,
root 0xb4, subw 0x0, time 4453306, (1419,619), root:(1420,662),
state 0x10, keycode 133 (keysym 0xffeb, Super_L), same_screen YES,
XLookupString gives 0 bytes:
XmbLookupString gives 0 bytes:
XFilterEvent returns: False
answered Apr 6 '11 at 0:53
teZeriuszteZeriusz
161
add a comment |
try using xev command - my output after windows key pressed:
If you can't see it name(Super_L in this case) you should map it.
More info on archlinix wiki.
KeyPress event, serial 30, synthetic NO, window 0x4200001,
root 0xb4, subw 0x0, time 4453306, (1419,619), root:(1420,662),
state 0x10, keycode 133 (keysym 0xffeb, Super_L), same_screen YES,
XLookupString gives 0 bytes:
XmbLookupString gives 0 bytes:
XFilterEvent returns: False
answered Apr 6 '11 at 0:53
teZeriuszteZeriusz
161
add a comment |
try using xev command - my output after windows key pressed:
If you can't see it name(Super_L in this case) you should map it.
More info on archlinix wiki.
KeyPress event, serial 30, synthetic NO, window 0x4200001,
root 0xb4, subw 0x0, time 4453306, (1419,619), root:(1420,662),
state 0x10, keycode 133 (keysym 0xffeb, Super_L), same_screen YES,
XLookupString gives 0 bytes:
XmbLookupString gives 0 bytes:
XFilterEvent returns: False
answered Apr 6 '11 at 0:53
teZeriuszteZeriusz
161
try using xev command - my output after windows key pressed:
If you can't see it name(Super_L in this case) you should map it.
More info on archlinix wiki.
KeyPress event, serial 30, synthetic NO, window 0x4200001,
root 0xb4, subw 0x0, time 4453306, (1419,619), root:(1420,662),
state 0x10, keycode 133 (keysym 0xffeb, Super_L), same_screen YES,
XLookupString gives 0 bytes:
XmbLookupString gives 0 bytes:
XFilterEvent returns: False
answered Apr 6 '11 at 0:53
teZeriuszteZeriusz
161
answered Apr 6 '11 at 0:53
teZeriuszteZeriusz
161
answered Apr 6 '11 at 0:53
teZeriuszteZeriusz
161
answered Apr 6 '11 at 0:53
teZeriuszteZeriusz
161
161
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add a comment |
Probably xbindkeys is the better option. I think it's more useful to use Super_L (windows key) in combination with other key in order to fire a command. For example you could recreate the windows behaviour of firing something similar to what you want, by assigning Super_L + r to "Run application".
answered Apr 22 '11 at 20:15
nozimicanozimica
709519
add a comment |
Probably xbindkeys is the better option. I think it's more useful to use Super_L (windows key) in combination with other key in order to fire a command. For example you could recreate the windows behaviour of firing something similar to what you want, by assigning Super_L + r to "Run application".
answered Apr 22 '11 at 20:15
nozimicanozimica
709519
add a comment |
Probably xbindkeys is the better option. I think it's more useful to use Super_L (windows key) in combination with other key in order to fire a command. For example you could recreate the windows behaviour of firing something similar to what you want, by assigning Super_L + r to "Run application".
answered Apr 22 '11 at 20:15
nozimicanozimica
709519
Probably xbindkeys is the better option. I think it's more useful to use Super_L (windows key) in combination with other key in order to fire a command. For example you could recreate the windows behaviour of firing something similar to what you want, by assigning Super_L + r to "Run application".
answered Apr 22 '11 at 20:15
nozimicanozimica
709519
answered Apr 22 '11 at 20:15
nozimicanozimica
709519
answered Apr 22 '11 at 20:15
nozimicanozimica
709519
answered Apr 22 '11 at 20:15
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You can do this by running gconf-editor:
and navigate to
apps->metacity->global_keybindings->panel_run_dialog
and change it's value to "Super_L" or "Super_R"
If you want both to work at the same time, you have to assign Super_R to Super_L or vice versa.
answered Apr 25 '11 at 11:54
SHWSHW
8,15553670
add a comment |
You can do this by running gconf-editor:
and navigate to
apps->metacity->global_keybindings->panel_run_dialog
and change it's value to "Super_L" or "Super_R"
If you want both to work at the same time, you have to assign Super_R to Super_L or vice versa.
answered Apr 25 '11 at 11:54
SHWSHW
8,15553670
add a comment |
You can do this by running gconf-editor:
and navigate to
apps->metacity->global_keybindings->panel_run_dialog
and change it's value to "Super_L" or "Super_R"
If you want both to work at the same time, you have to assign Super_R to Super_L or vice versa.
answered Apr 25 '11 at 11:54
SHWSHW
8,15553670
You can do this by running gconf-editor:
and navigate to
apps->metacity->global_keybindings->panel_run_dialog
and change it's value to "Super_L" or "Super_R"
If you want both to work at the same time, you have to assign Super_R to Super_L or vice versa.
answered Apr 25 '11 at 11:54
SHWSHW
8,15553670
answered Apr 25 '11 at 11:54
SHWSHW
8,15553670
answered Apr 25 '11 at 11:54
SHWSHW
8,15553670
answered Apr 25 '11 at 11:54
SHWSHW
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8,15553670
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add a comment |
I've found that to do it through GNOME's shortcut config dialog, you first have to go to System -> Preferences/Administration -> Keyboard and click on the "Layout Options" button in the "Layouts" tab. Go to "Alt/Win key behavior" and select "Hyper is mapped to Win-Keys". Then the Win key can be used as a modifier.
Edit: reread the question, this won't work for just "Win" (I assumed Win+R). Sorry.
answered May 15 '11 at 20:06
Not SureNot Sure
44623
add a comment |
I've found that to do it through GNOME's shortcut config dialog, you first have to go to System -> Preferences/Administration -> Keyboard and click on the "Layout Options" button in the "Layouts" tab. Go to "Alt/Win key behavior" and select "Hyper is mapped to Win-Keys". Then the Win key can be used as a modifier.
Edit: reread the question, this won't work for just "Win" (I assumed Win+R). Sorry.
answered May 15 '11 at 20:06
Not SureNot Sure
44623
add a comment |
I've found that to do it through GNOME's shortcut config dialog, you first have to go to System -> Preferences/Administration -> Keyboard and click on the "Layout Options" button in the "Layouts" tab. Go to "Alt/Win key behavior" and select "Hyper is mapped to Win-Keys". Then the Win key can be used as a modifier.
Edit: reread the question, this won't work for just "Win" (I assumed Win+R). Sorry.
answered May 15 '11 at 20:06
Not SureNot Sure
44623
I've found that to do it through GNOME's shortcut config dialog, you first have to go to System -> Preferences/Administration -> Keyboard and click on the "Layout Options" button in the "Layouts" tab. Go to "Alt/Win key behavior" and select "Hyper is mapped to Win-Keys". Then the Win key can be used as a modifier.
Edit: reread the question, this won't work for just "Win" (I assumed Win+R). Sorry.
answered May 15 '11 at 20:06
Not SureNot Sure
44623
answered May 15 '11 at 20:06
Not SureNot Sure
44623
answered May 15 '11 at 20:06
Not SureNot Sure
44623
answered May 15 '11 at 20:06
Not SureNot Sure
44623
44623
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add a comment |
Pretty old question but with CentOS and Gnome 2.x nowadays, there is a pretty simple menu for it. It's under System -> Preferences -> Keyboard Shortcuts and you just have to choose the choice "Desktop" and then under that, "Run Dialog". When you click it, it lets you press the keys you want. It originally has "ALT+F2" listed but if you happen to choose the right Windows key + R, it says "Mod4+R" under the shortcut area and works like a champ.
answered Jul 8 '14 at 20:21
jammer777jammer777
1
add a comment |
Pretty old question but with CentOS and Gnome 2.x nowadays, there is a pretty simple menu for it. It's under System -> Preferences -> Keyboard Shortcuts and you just have to choose the choice "Desktop" and then under that, "Run Dialog". When you click it, it lets you press the keys you want. It originally has "ALT+F2" listed but if you happen to choose the right Windows key + R, it says "Mod4+R" under the shortcut area and works like a champ.
answered Jul 8 '14 at 20:21
jammer777jammer777
1
add a comment |
Pretty old question but with CentOS and Gnome 2.x nowadays, there is a pretty simple menu for it. It's under System -> Preferences -> Keyboard Shortcuts and you just have to choose the choice "Desktop" and then under that, "Run Dialog". When you click it, it lets you press the keys you want. It originally has "ALT+F2" listed but if you happen to choose the right Windows key + R, it says "Mod4+R" under the shortcut area and works like a champ.
answered Jul 8 '14 at 20:21
jammer777jammer777
1
Pretty old question but with CentOS and Gnome 2.x nowadays, there is a pretty simple menu for it. It's under System -> Preferences -> Keyboard Shortcuts and you just have to choose the choice "Desktop" and then under that, "Run Dialog". When you click it, it lets you press the keys you want. It originally has "ALT+F2" listed but if you happen to choose the right Windows key + R, it says "Mod4+R" under the shortcut area and works like a champ.
answered Jul 8 '14 at 20:21
jammer777jammer777
1
answered Jul 8 '14 at 20:21
jammer777jammer777
1
answered Jul 8 '14 at 20:21
jammer777jammer777
1
answered Jul 8 '14 at 20:21
jammer777jammer777
1
1
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Interestingly for me, I used to be able to do this, but not anymore. I don't know if this has anything to do with newer GNOME or X. What OS and GNOME versions are you using?
– Tshepang
Apr 5 '11 at 13:06
2
I know this is tricky because the Meta (Windows) key is often considered a modifier key instead of a normal key. The same goes for Ctrl, Shift and Alt. But that's all I know.
– phunehehe
Apr 5 '11 at 15:33