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Tap click touchpad
Tap click touchpad
The tap click on my touchpad doesn't work until I use the sudo synclient TapButton1=1 command. However, after I restart my laptop the touchpad no longer works again and I have to use the the same command again. Is there a way to make to change permenant. Im running Debian stretch with KDE.
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Re: Tap click touchpad
Copy /usr/share/X11/xorg.conf.d/70-synaptics.conf to /etc/X11/xorg.conf.d/70-synaptics.conf then edit the file and add this option:
More here: synaptics(4).
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Option TapButton1 "1"
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Re: Tap click touchpad
When I copy 70-synaptics do I delete it from the old location? because I can't copy it under the same name. Or is it ok if I change it's name and copy it. I'm sorry I'm really clueless.Head_on_a_Stick wrote:Copy /usr/share/X11/xorg.conf.d/70-synaptics.conf to /etc/X11/xorg.conf.d/70-synaptics.conf then edit the file and add this option:More here: synaptics(4).Code: Select all
Option TapButton1 "1"
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Re: Tap click touchpad
Why not? What happens when you try?Vilvasic wrote:I can't copy it under the same name
FWIW, the file can be called whatever you like as long as it ends with .conf
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Re: Tap click touchpad
Seems odd that you can't copy it, the new path is a different directory, you should be able to use the same name for the file:
The # indicates you need to use sudo or su, usually that is the case when copying to the /etc directory, but any way it (#) is NOT part of the command.
You can copy it to a new name, as all ready mentioned, as long as it ends with .conf
Well you said it, not me, no need to apologize, but also I think it is more of a case of not knowing how to use logic, and think for your self a little, but the same, it takes time to learn that.
Apply some logic: "I am clueless", so where can I get some clues ?,... maybe you did not know, but the 'man' command exists so that clueless people can get clues about the command they are trying to use:
For example:
Will give you some clues as to how to use the command.
70-synaptics-original.conf , or what ever you want, but be sure it is clear that it is a copy of the original file.
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# /usr/share/X11/xorg.conf.d/70-synaptics.conf /etc/X11/xorg.conf.d/70-synaptics.conf
You can copy it to a new name, as all ready mentioned, as long as it ends with .conf
Well, if you are having a problem copying the original file, to a new directory, path,... changing the name of the file first, and then copying it will not do any good, you will still have the same problem, I think you should, as requested show us the error you get and exactly how it is you are trying to copy it,..Or is it ok if I change it's name and copy it.
by Vilvasic »I'm sorry I'm really clueless.
Well you said it, not me, no need to apologize, but also I think it is more of a case of not knowing how to use logic, and think for your self a little, but the same, it takes time to learn that.
Apply some logic: "I am clueless", so where can I get some clues ?,... maybe you did not know, but the 'man' command exists so that clueless people can get clues about the command they are trying to use:
For example:
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man cp
No, that is not a good idea, What will you do if things go wrong, and you need a copy of it again ?, a good practice is to make a copy, save it with a new name, something like:When I copy 70-synaptics do I delete it from the old location?
70-synaptics-original.conf , or what ever you want, but be sure it is clear that it is a copy of the original file.
Let us know exactly what happens when you try to copy the file, as requested.Post by Head_on_a_Stick » 2019-03-30 04:48
Vilvasic wrote:
I can't copy it under the same name
Why not? What happens when you try?
Re: Tap click touchpad
Ok so I figured out how to properly copy and I did as you guys say. There was no xorg.conf.f in /etc/X11/ directory so I created one and I copied 70-synaptics.conf there. I went on to edit it and add Option "TapButton1" "1" but the touchpad is still not working after restarting.GarryRicketson wrote:Seems odd that you can't copy it, the new path is a different directory, you should be able to use the same name for the file:The # indicates you need to use sudo or su, usually that is the case when copying to the /etc directory, but any way it (#) is NOT part of the command.Code: Select all
# /usr/share/X11/xorg.conf.d/70-synaptics.conf /etc/X11/xorg.conf.d/70-synaptics.conf
You can copy it to a new name, as all ready mentioned, as long as it ends with .conf
Well, if you are having a problem copying the original file, to a new directory, path,... changing the name of the file first, and then copying it will not do any good, you will still have the same problem, I think you should, as requested show us the error you get and exactly how it is you are trying to copy it,..Or is it ok if I change it's name and copy it.by Vilvasic »I'm sorry I'm really clueless.
Well you said it, not me, no need to apologize, but also I think it is more of a case of not knowing how to use logic, and think for your self a little, but the same, it takes time to learn that.
Apply some logic: "I am clueless", so where can I get some clues ?,... maybe you did not know, but the 'man' command exists so that clueless people can get clues about the command they are trying to use:
For example:Will give you some clues as to how to use the command.Code: Select all
man cp
No, that is not a good idea, What will you do if things go wrong, and you need a copy of it again ?, a good practice is to make a copy, save it with a new name, something like:When I copy 70-synaptics do I delete it from the old location?
70-synaptics-original.conf , or what ever you want, but be sure it is clear that it is a copy of the original file.Let us know exactly what happens when you try to copy the file, as requested.Post by Head_on_a_Stick » 2019-03-30 04:48
Vilvasic wrote:
I can't copy it under the same name
Option "TapButton1" "1"
Why not? What happens when you try?
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Re: Tap click touchpad
Take a closer look at what he showed in the code boxes, and then what you show,Head_on_a_Stick wrote:Copy /usr/share/X11/xorg.conf.d/70-synaptics.conf to /etc/X11/xorg.conf.d/70-synaptics.conf then edit the file and add this option:More here: synaptics(4).Code: Select all
Option TapButton1 "1"
If ==============I went on to edit it and add Option "TapButton1" "1"
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Option "TapButton1" "1"
What H_O_AS showed: =
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Option TapButton1 "1"
ALSO : This:
NO, I guess there would not be, look at what H_O_A-S showed:There was no xorg.conf.f in /etc/X11/
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Copy /usr/share/X11/xorg.conf.d/70-synaptics.conf to /etc/X11/xorg.conf.d/70-synaptics.conf
You need to pay attention to what you type, and make sure it is accurate.
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Re: Tap click touchpad
In addition to Garry's observations:
Always post the edited file in full (along with it's full name and location), that way we can spot any other mistakes you may have made.Vilvasic wrote:I went on to edit it and add Option
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