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xCrucialDudex

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Registered: 2007-08-19

Posts: 144

KDE4 Meta Key

Hey

I've been wondering for a while what is the Meta Key in KDE 4 by default. For instance, I'm trying to activate a Track Mouse desktop effect found under System Settings->Desktop Effects->All Effects. The settings window for this effect says: Hold Ctrl+Meta keys to see where the mouse cursor is.

Many desktop effects require a Meta Key but what it is bind to?

flowheat

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From: Pittsburgh, PA

Registered: 2008-09-23

Posts: 94

Re: KDE4 Meta Key

That usually refers to the windows key on most standard keyboards.

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xCrucialDudex

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Registered: 2007-08-19

Posts: 144

Re: KDE4 Meta Key

I demoted a left Win key to do the dirty job of switching keyboard layouts in X session for a Linux user. Are you sure this is a Win key that KDE means by a meta key? Can another key be assigned the role of meta key for KDE keyboard shortcuts?

Skripka

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From: 2X1280X1024

Registered: 2009-02-19

Posts: 555

Re: KDE4 Meta Key

Can another key be assigned the role of meta key for KDE keyboard shortcuts?

Yep.

System Settings>Country/Regional&Language>Keyboard Layout>Advanced Tab

xCrucialDudex

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Registered: 2007-08-19

Posts: 144

Re: KDE4 Meta Key

Can another key be assigned the role of meta key for KDE keyboard shortcuts?

Yep.

System Settings>Country/Regional&Language>Keyboard Layout>Advanced Tab

It's beyond me. I've tried but I don't really what I could possibly use instead of an already taken Left Win key. Could anyone please break it down like for a toddler how to assign a new meta key?