How To add a shortcut key to the terminal in LXDE?
Hi I am new to GNU/Linux. I searched the web and saw that the most common shortcut to the terminal is Ctrl+Alt+T, however this doesn't work for me.
This prompts two questions. First, do the shortcut keys depend on the desktop environment or on the Linux distribution?
Second, how can I add a custom shortcut to an specific program in LXDE (in this case the LX terminal)?
PS: In LXDE I can't see the option "shortcut key" or something similar right-clicking on a .desktop file and going to properties. Also going to shortcuts and gestures in system settings, I see that I can add a custom shortcut, but I don't know how to point it to the LX terminal.
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Hi I am new to GNU/Linux. I searched the web and saw that the most common shortcut to the terminal is Ctrl+Alt+T, however this doesn't work for me.
This prompts two questions. First, do the shortcut keys depend on the desktop environment or on the Linux distribution?
Second, how can I add a custom shortcut to an specific program in LXDE (in this case the LX terminal)?
PS: In LXDE I can't see the option "shortcut key" or something similar right-clicking on a .desktop file and going to properties. Also going to shortcuts and gestures in system settings, I see that I can add a custom shortcut, but I don't know how to point it to the LX terminal.
linux keyboard-shortcuts lxde
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Hi I am new to GNU/Linux. I searched the web and saw that the most common shortcut to the terminal is Ctrl+Alt+T, however this doesn't work for me.
This prompts two questions. First, do the shortcut keys depend on the desktop environment or on the Linux distribution?
Second, how can I add a custom shortcut to an specific program in LXDE (in this case the LX terminal)?
PS: In LXDE I can't see the option "shortcut key" or something similar right-clicking on a .desktop file and going to properties. Also going to shortcuts and gestures in system settings, I see that I can add a custom shortcut, but I don't know how to point it to the LX terminal.
linux keyboard-shortcuts lxde
edited Jul 13 '15 at 2:16
Twisty Impersonator
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asked Sep 4 '14 at 5:46
sir psycho sexysir psycho sexy
158128
Hi I am new to GNU/Linux. I searched the web and saw that the most common shortcut to the terminal is Ctrl+Alt+T, however this doesn't work for me.
This prompts two questions. First, do the shortcut keys depend on the desktop environment or on the Linux distribution?
Second, how can I add a custom shortcut to an specific program in LXDE (in this case the LX terminal)?
PS: In LXDE I can't see the option "shortcut key" or something similar right-clicking on a .desktop file and going to properties. Also going to shortcuts and gestures in system settings, I see that I can add a custom shortcut, but I don't know how to point it to the LX terminal.
linux keyboard-shortcuts lxde
linux keyboard-shortcuts lxde
edited Jul 13 '15 at 2:16
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asked Sep 4 '14 at 5:46
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158128
edited Jul 13 '15 at 2:16
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asked Sep 4 '14 at 5:46
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158128
edited Jul 13 '15 at 2:16
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edited Jul 13 '15 at 2:16
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Key bindings come mostly from desktop environment, although linux distributions may set some "default" in config files.
You can point to "LX terminal" by the name of its program which is called lxterminal. For example inside LX terminal you can write 'lxterminal' to run another instance/window of terminal.
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If you use LXDE, open box, and you want to bind ctrl+alt+t to open the LXTerminal, you need to add
<!-- Launch LXTerminal with Ctrl+Alt+t-->
<keybind key="C-A-t">
<action name="Execute">
<command>lxterminal</command>
</action>
</keybind>
to ~/.config/openbox/lxde-rc.xml.
Key bindings are found in the <keyboard> section of your rc.xml configuration file. Any bindings outside of that section are not valid and will be ignored.
edited May 26 '17 at 19:29
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answered Apr 17 '15 at 1:31
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Lubuntu users may be interested in Lubuntu/Keyboard - Community Help Wiki - Create New Keyboard shortcuts
– Stéphane Gourichon
Dec 8 '15 at 9:43
More details in Openbox official documentation Help:Bindings - Openbox
– Stéphane Gourichon
Dec 8 '15 at 9:46
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Click on system tools > terminal , right click > add to desktop
answered Jan 23 at 8:21
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Welcome to Super User. I think the OP was looking for a keyboard shortcut rather than a permanent icon.
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Key bindings come mostly from desktop environment, although linux distributions may set some "default" in config files.
You can point to "LX terminal" by the name of its program which is called lxterminal. For example inside LX terminal you can write 'lxterminal' to run another instance/window of terminal.
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Key bindings come mostly from desktop environment, although linux distributions may set some "default" in config files.
You can point to "LX terminal" by the name of its program which is called lxterminal. For example inside LX terminal you can write 'lxterminal' to run another instance/window of terminal.
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Key bindings come mostly from desktop environment, although linux distributions may set some "default" in config files.
You can point to "LX terminal" by the name of its program which is called lxterminal. For example inside LX terminal you can write 'lxterminal' to run another instance/window of terminal.
answered Sep 5 '14 at 15:53
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Key bindings come mostly from desktop environment, although linux distributions may set some "default" in config files.
You can point to "LX terminal" by the name of its program which is called lxterminal. For example inside LX terminal you can write 'lxterminal' to run another instance/window of terminal.
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If you use LXDE, open box, and you want to bind ctrl+alt+t to open the LXTerminal, you need to add
<!-- Launch LXTerminal with Ctrl+Alt+t-->
<keybind key="C-A-t">
<action name="Execute">
<command>lxterminal</command>
</action>
</keybind>
to ~/.config/openbox/lxde-rc.xml.
Key bindings are found in the <keyboard> section of your rc.xml configuration file. Any bindings outside of that section are not valid and will be ignored.
edited May 26 '17 at 19:29
Community♦
1
answered Apr 17 '15 at 1:31
dustindustin
242311
Lubuntu users may be interested in Lubuntu/Keyboard - Community Help Wiki - Create New Keyboard shortcuts
– Stéphane Gourichon
Dec 8 '15 at 9:43
More details in Openbox official documentation Help:Bindings - Openbox
– Stéphane Gourichon
Dec 8 '15 at 9:46
add a comment |
If you use LXDE, open box, and you want to bind ctrl+alt+t to open the LXTerminal, you need to add
<!-- Launch LXTerminal with Ctrl+Alt+t-->
<keybind key="C-A-t">
<action name="Execute">
<command>lxterminal</command>
</action>
</keybind>
to ~/.config/openbox/lxde-rc.xml.
Key bindings are found in the <keyboard> section of your rc.xml configuration file. Any bindings outside of that section are not valid and will be ignored.
edited May 26 '17 at 19:29
Community♦
1
answered Apr 17 '15 at 1:31
dustindustin
242311
Lubuntu users may be interested in Lubuntu/Keyboard - Community Help Wiki - Create New Keyboard shortcuts
– Stéphane Gourichon
Dec 8 '15 at 9:43
More details in Openbox official documentation Help:Bindings - Openbox
– Stéphane Gourichon
Dec 8 '15 at 9:46
add a comment |
If you use LXDE, open box, and you want to bind ctrl+alt+t to open the LXTerminal, you need to add
<!-- Launch LXTerminal with Ctrl+Alt+t-->
<keybind key="C-A-t">
<action name="Execute">
<command>lxterminal</command>
</action>
</keybind>
to ~/.config/openbox/lxde-rc.xml.
Key bindings are found in the <keyboard> section of your rc.xml configuration file. Any bindings outside of that section are not valid and will be ignored.
edited May 26 '17 at 19:29
Community♦
1
answered Apr 17 '15 at 1:31
dustindustin
242311
If you use LXDE, open box, and you want to bind ctrl+alt+t to open the LXTerminal, you need to add
<!-- Launch LXTerminal with Ctrl+Alt+t-->
<keybind key="C-A-t">
<action name="Execute">
<command>lxterminal</command>
</action>
</keybind>
to ~/.config/openbox/lxde-rc.xml.
Key bindings are found in the <keyboard> section of your rc.xml configuration file. Any bindings outside of that section are not valid and will be ignored.
edited May 26 '17 at 19:29
Community♦
1
answered Apr 17 '15 at 1:31
dustindustin
242311
edited May 26 '17 at 19:29
Community♦
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edited May 26 '17 at 19:29
Community♦
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edited May 26 '17 at 19:29
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answered Apr 17 '15 at 1:31
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answered Apr 17 '15 at 1:31
dustindustin
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answered Apr 17 '15 at 1:31
dustindustin
242311
242311
Lubuntu users may be interested in Lubuntu/Keyboard - Community Help Wiki - Create New Keyboard shortcuts
– Stéphane Gourichon
Dec 8 '15 at 9:43
More details in Openbox official documentation Help:Bindings - Openbox
– Stéphane Gourichon
Dec 8 '15 at 9:46
add a comment |
Lubuntu users may be interested in Lubuntu/Keyboard - Community Help Wiki - Create New Keyboard shortcuts
– Stéphane Gourichon
Dec 8 '15 at 9:43
More details in Openbox official documentation Help:Bindings - Openbox
– Stéphane Gourichon
Dec 8 '15 at 9:46
Lubuntu users may be interested in Lubuntu/Keyboard - Community Help Wiki - Create New Keyboard shortcuts
– Stéphane Gourichon
Dec 8 '15 at 9:43
Lubuntu users may be interested in Lubuntu/Keyboard - Community Help Wiki - Create New Keyboard shortcuts
– Stéphane Gourichon
Dec 8 '15 at 9:43
More details in Openbox official documentation Help:Bindings - Openbox
– Stéphane Gourichon
Dec 8 '15 at 9:46
More details in Openbox official documentation Help:Bindings - Openbox
– Stéphane Gourichon
Dec 8 '15 at 9:46
add a comment |
Click on system tools > terminal , right click > add to desktop
answered Jan 23 at 8:21
mehardeep smehardeep s
1
Welcome to Super User. I think the OP was looking for a keyboard shortcut rather than a permanent icon.
– fixer1234
Jan 23 at 10:43
add a comment |
Click on system tools > terminal , right click > add to desktop
answered Jan 23 at 8:21
mehardeep smehardeep s
1
Welcome to Super User. I think the OP was looking for a keyboard shortcut rather than a permanent icon.
– fixer1234
Jan 23 at 10:43
add a comment |
Click on system tools > terminal , right click > add to desktop
answered Jan 23 at 8:21
mehardeep smehardeep s
1
Click on system tools > terminal , right click > add to desktop
answered Jan 23 at 8:21
mehardeep smehardeep s
1
answered Jan 23 at 8:21
mehardeep smehardeep s
1
answered Jan 23 at 8:21
mehardeep smehardeep s
1
answered Jan 23 at 8:21
mehardeep smehardeep s
1
1
Welcome to Super User. I think the OP was looking for a keyboard shortcut rather than a permanent icon.
– fixer1234
Jan 23 at 10:43
add a comment |
Welcome to Super User. I think the OP was looking for a keyboard shortcut rather than a permanent icon.
– fixer1234
Jan 23 at 10:43
Welcome to Super User. I think the OP was looking for a keyboard shortcut rather than a permanent icon.
– fixer1234
Jan 23 at 10:43
Welcome to Super User. I think the OP was looking for a keyboard shortcut rather than a permanent icon.
– fixer1234
Jan 23 at 10:43
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