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How to switch my alt keys while keeping the 'menu bar' (Xkboard or other)

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Michael_Gauthier
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How to switch my alt keys while keeping the 'menu bar' (Xkboard or other)

#1 Post by Michael_Gauthier »

Hi everyone,

I'm new to Debian, and I'm trying to configure my keyboard, using Xkboard, but I'm struggling. I edited my /etc/default/keyboard file to set it up according to my own preferences, here is what it looks like so far:

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XKBMODEL="pc105"
XKBLAYOUT="fr"
XKBVARIANT="mac"
XKBOPTIONS="ctrl:swap_lwin_lctl,lv3:lalt_switch"
BACKSPACE="guess"
I'm pretty happy with the 'alt' setting, I do have access to AltGr with the left Alt key, which is nice, but in the process, neither Alt key activates the menus with certain applications (e.g. Firefox) any more, which I thought would now be on the right Alt key, and would like it to be so if possible.

In other words, originally my left Alt key triggered a menu, my right Alt key was a third level key. How can I now have the exact opposite? That's to say:

- Left Alt key: third level key
- Right Alt key: "menu" key

I thought I could achieve it with Xkboard, but if that is not possible I'm willing to use other tools.

Please keep in mind that I'm a total Debian beginner, so I may have forgotten to mention important elements. Don't hesitate to tell me so if that is the case, or if anything is unclear, I'll add any missing detail.

Thanks a lot in advance for any help you may provide, I've been at it for days and I'm still struggling...

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