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Asked: 2011-09-03 20:17:31 +0800 CST

Focus a window without bringing the window forward

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Is there a way to focus a certain window under Gnome without bringing the window up?

Background:

I'm creating a script to type an arbitrary sequence characters on a certain window/application. With the help of xdotool, it is possible. But any focus function that it provides -- or any other tools do -- brings the target window forward. That, I want to find a way around.

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1 Answers

  1. You can change the focusing habit of windows in Ubuntu like this

    First got to:

    System -> Preferences -> Windows

    Then Check "Select windows when the mouse moves over them"

    Gnome 2 Windows Preferences Dialogue

    Make sure "Raise selected windows after an interval" is deselected.

    Hope this helps.

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