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robartist
Asked: 2020-05-19 11:47:31 +0800 CST

Switch languages ubuntu 20.04 lxqt desktop

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I wonder if anyone can please help me.

I have installed ubuntu 20.04. then installed the lxqt desktop for it.

I want to have two langues available for typing. And I want to switch between them by using 'alt space' or something similar.

I have not been able to do this. Can anyone please help?

I have been to keyboard layout and added second language. And chose alt space to change layout.

But it doesn't work.

Also, additional problem. I change keyboard model under keyboard and mouse settings. 'apply' then 'close'. Restart computer and the keyboard model has been lost and returns to basic 105 key. Could there be a bug in the keyboard layout settings?

Can anyone please help. Thanks

keyboard-layout shortcut-keys input-language

3 Answers

  1. Solution posted here: https://discourse.lubuntu.me/t/lubuntu-19-10-lxqt-cannot-change-keyboard-layout-shortcuts-not-working/507/1

    To tell a long story short

    1. Add or remove keyboard layout
    2. Set new shortcut for switching languages and/or set keyboard model
    3. Press apply
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  2. I encountered the same. I had to remove fcitx which comes pre-loaded on 20.04. It seems to override "Keyboard Layout," so you need to get rid of it (as LXQt recommends). Then go to Preferences --> LXQt Settings --> Keyboard and Mouse. You should then be able to add your alphabet of choice.

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  3. You can us Windows+Space from keyboard to switch languages.

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