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Ives
Asked: 2018-04-29 19:55:33 +0800 CST

Using CapsLocks as backspace

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I want to use CapsLock as Backspace.
I tried commands below and it works. 

setxkbmap -option caps:backspace
xmodmap -e "clear Lock"

But after restarting the computer, I need to type that commands again,how can I make it permanent?

version 18.04

xmodmap keys 18.04

1 Answers

  1. I was able to come up with a solution for Ubuntu 18.04 based on the first reply to Remapping Keys : Ubuntu - Reddit.

    Open /usr/share/X11/xkb/symbols/pc file in your favorite editor using:

    sudoedit /usr/share/X11/xkb/symbols/pc

    And comment out this line:

    // key <CAPS> { [ Caps_Lock     ]   };

    The difference is just what to put in the new line, which should be:

    key <CAPS> {  [ BackSpace, BackSpace  ] };

    Afterward, to activate the changes, hit Alt + F2, enter r and press Enter to restart gnome-shell.

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