Few days back one of my keyboard key('O') came out, and I can't it intact again. Is there any way to configure another key, or a combination of key to work as a replacement of the lost key?
I'm using Ubuntu 12.04 OS.
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Basically, you can. Just look up questions relating to autohotkey, as long as you're using Windows. But why don't you just buy a new keyboard?– user 99572 is fineJun 29, 2013 at 8:05
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@user99572isfine. I'm using Ubuntu. And sure I can buy a new keyboard. That's certainly an option. But just wanted to know is there a way.– Rohit JainJun 29, 2013 at 8:06
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askubuntu.com/questions/24916/how-do-i-remap-certain-keys? bing.com/…?– user 99572 is fineJun 29, 2013 at 8:09
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There is a answer on the askbuntu site about this same thing, may have wanted to check there first, which is usually best for ubuntu/linux questions in general. askubuntu.com/questions/24916/how-do-i-remap-certain-keys– user88311Jun 29, 2013 at 12:42
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For example, if you want the menu key to function like 'o', you can first create an xmodmap file:
$ xmodmap -pke > ~/.Xmodmap
Open the file and look for the line which contains the mapping for the menu key, something like:
keycode 135 = Menu Insert Menu
You can also start xev, type the menu key and look for the keycode in xev's output. Then, replace everything after the equals sign with the desired mapping, i.e., if you want it to behave like 'o', use something like:
keycode 135 = o O o O
To use the new xmodmap file, type
$ xmodmap ~/.Xmodmap
The settings are usually lost after shutdown, however, I'm not sure if Ubuntu somehow loads the .Xmodmap automatically.
