diff --git a/source/3/3.2/3.2.14/add_key_ex.png b/source/3/3.2/3.2.14/add_key_ex.png new file mode 100644 index 00000000..7bc48efd Binary files /dev/null and b/source/3/3.2/3.2.14/add_key_ex.png differ diff --git a/source/3/3.2/3.2.14/shortcut_keys.rst b/source/3/3.2/3.2.14/shortcut_keys.rst index 34bfded0..0b06c081 100644 --- a/source/3/3.2/3.2.14/shortcut_keys.rst +++ b/source/3/3.2/3.2.14/shortcut_keys.rst @@ -1,22 +1,30 @@ -Chapter 3.2.14 shortcut keys +Chapter 3.2.14 Shortcut keys ============================ -shortcut keys is a program that sets keyboard shortcuts for Lubuntu. +Shortcut keys is a program that manages the global hotkeys or keyboard shortcuts for Lubuntu. + +.. note:: + The keyboard shortcuts are also managed by Openbox. Refer to Appendix F for more detail. Version ------- Lubuntu ships with version 0.13.0 of shortcut keys. -Useage +Usage ------ -To change a current keyboard shortcut to change things look at the menu click on the shortcut and a timer will begin to countdown during which time you should push the keyboard shortcut you want to change it to. To remove a keyboard shortcut left click on that keyboard shortcut and press the remove button. +You can **Modify** a current keyboard shortcut by selecting the shortcut from the keyboard table, clicking the modify button, then clicking on the shortcut button. A countdown will begin during which you should push the **keyboard shortcut combination** you want. + +You can **Remove** a keyboard shortcut by selecting the shortcut from the keyboard table, and clicking the remove button. -To create a new keyboard shortcut press the create button. The shortcut field will be blank but when you click the shortcut button a countdown will begin and then press the keyboard shorcut you want to assign it to. The summary field lets you enter a summary of the command useful so you know what this shortcut you created does in the future. To make this execute a terminal command press the terminal command radio button and enter the command in the radio button at the bottom. +You can **Add** a new keyboard shortcut clicking the add button. The shortcut field will be blank, click the shortcut button to start the countdown, then press the **keyboard shortcut combination** you want to assign. Write a short description of what the keyboard shortcut does, for example "start drop down terminal", or "increases screen brightness". To make this execute a terminal command select the command radio button and enter the command in below. Screenshot ---------- + .. image:: shortcut_keys.png +.. image:: add_key_ex.png + How to launch ------------- To launch shortcut keys from the menu -> Prefrences -> LXQt settings -> shortcut keys. From LXQt configuration center use shortcut keys button which looks like 6 keyboard keys or from the command line run diff --git a/source/F/keyboard_shorcuts.rst b/source/F/keyboard_shorcuts.rst index 28b74bef..9c3a0a4d 100644 --- a/source/F/keyboard_shorcuts.rst +++ b/source/F/keyboard_shorcuts.rst @@ -1,164 +1,48 @@ -**Keybindings for desktop switching** +Hotkeys shortcuts +=================== -GoToDesktop C-A-Left +Hotkeys, also known as keyboard shortcuts, allow users to easily navigate, start applications, and change settings like resize windows. These are useful as they create a smooth and time efficient user experience. It would benefit users to take a few minutes to learn some of these shortcuts. -GoToDesktop C-A-Right +Lubuntu has manages the keyboard shortcuts using two layers. Namely, LXQT Global Keys and Openbox. -GoToDesktop C-A-Up +Global-keys +-------------- -GoToDesktop C-A-Down +Global-keys (lxqt-globalkeysd) is a component of the LXQT environment. Gloabal-keys takes preference over Openbox keyboard shortcuts. Global keys are viewed, (dis)enabled and managed using Shortcut keys (Chapter 3.2.14). -SendToDesktop S-A-Left -SendToDesktop S-A-Right +Openbox keyboard shortcuts +------------------------------- +Openbox keyboard shortcuts is the second layer managing keyboard shortcuts. It is preferred for windows management like resizing. -SendToDesktop S-A-Up +.. note:: Global-keys will take preference over openbox bindings. If a key is used in Global-keys, it will not work in Openbox keyboard shortcuts. For example if the W(indows) key opens the LXQT application menu (equivilant of the windows start menu) in Global-keys, Openbox commands like window resizing (W + arrow keys) will not work correctly. Keep this in mind when using and editing keyboard shortcuts. -SendToDesktop S-A-Down -GoToDesktop W-F1 -GoToDesktop W-F2 +The table below shows Lubuntu's default Openbox keyboard shortcuts: -GoToDesktop W-F3 -GoToDesktop W-F4 +**Modifier keys** -ToggleShowDesktop W-d +Key description -**Keybindings for windows** +==== ======================== +S Shift key -Close A-F4 +C Control key -Lower A-Escape +A Alt key -ShowMenu A-space +W Super key (Usually bound to the Windows key on keyboards which have one) -**Keybindings for window switching** +M Meta key -NextWindow A-Tab +H Hyper key (If it is bound to something) +==== ======================== -PreviousWindow A-S-Tab -NextWindow C-A-Tab +.. include:: openbox_keyboard.rst -**Keybindings for window switching with the arrow keys** -DirectionalCycleWindows W-S-Right -DirectionalCycleWindows W-S-Left - -DirectionalCycleWindows W-S-Up - -DirectionalCycleWindows W-S-Down - -**Lubuntu specific keybindings : window tiling** - -**HalfLeftScreen** - -UnmaximizeFull W-Left - -**HalfRightScreen** - -UnmaximizeFull W-Right - -**HalfUpperScreen** - -UnmaximizeFull W-Up - -**HalfLowerScreen** - -UnmaximizeFull W-Down - -**Keybindings to toggle fullscreen** - -ToggleFullscreen F11 - -**Lubuntu specific Keybindings for running applications** - -**Keybindings for running application: File manager** - -Execute W-e - -**Keybindings for running application: Lxpanel** - -Execute W-r - -Execute A-F2 - -**Launch task manager on Ctrl + Alt + Del** - -Execute C-A-Delete - -**Launch a terminal on Ctrl + Alt + T** - -Execute C-A-T - -**Keybinding for terminal button** - -Execute XF86WWW - -Execute XF86Terminal - -**Keybinding for computer button** - -Execute XF86MyComputer - -**Keybindings for Multimedia Keys and LCD Backlight (alternative when not using gnome-power-manager or xfce4-volumed)** - -Execute C-F7 - -Execute C-F10 - -Execute C-F11 - -**Keybinding for calculator button** - -** - - lxsession-default calculator - - ** - -**Lock the screen on Ctrl + Alt + l** - -** - - lxsession-default lock - - ** - -**Take a screenshot of the current window with scrot when Alt+Print are pressed** - -** - - lxsession-default screenshot - - - - - lxsession-default screenshot window - - ** - -**Launch logout when push on the shutdown button** - -** - - lxsession-default quit - - ** - -**Keybindings for running Menu from Lxpanel** - -** - - lxpanelctl menu - - - - - lxpanelctl menu - - ** diff --git a/source/F/openbox_keyboard.rst b/source/F/openbox_keyboard.rst index d49b29bd..b9a3ae5c 100644 --- a/source/F/openbox_keyboard.rst +++ b/source/F/openbox_keyboard.rst @@ -71,12 +71,6 @@ DirectionalCycleWindows W-S-Down ============================= ======================== -**Lubuntu specific keybindings : window tiling** - -============================= ======================== - -============================= ======================== - **HalfLeftScreen** ============================= ======================== @@ -117,12 +111,6 @@ ToggleFullscreen F11 ============================= ======================== -**Lubuntu specific Keybindings for running applications** - -============================= ======================== - -============================= ======================== - **Keybindings for running application: File manager** ============================= ======================== @@ -185,6 +173,4 @@ Execute C-F10 Execute C-F11 -============================= ======================== - - +============================= ======================== \ No newline at end of file