

I've tested this on my system with a Logitech (being a Logitech Fan lol). You can use the SUPER key or any key on your keyboard. Then, I would click on the word DISABLED that appears the rightĪfter clicking on the word DISABLED I would hit CTRL and W The SYSTEM SETTINGS > KEYBOARD > SHORTCUTS section Then want it to run when I hit CTRL + W, I would do the following in click on the word DISABLED and then click the key or combination of keys you want to use to activate this shortcut (the command) you created.įor example: if I want to create a key shortcut to open in the browser and want to call the shortcut CHROME. Towards the right it will have the word DISABLED. You will now see the shortcut created in the list. You'll have to research the command you need to start or invoke the application or task you want to do. Then type in the Shortcut name followed by the command to invoke it (really depends and what you want to do). You can then click the little + symbol at the bottom of the screen to add a new custom shortcut. If the feature you want isn't in the list just go to the bottom on the list on the left hand side and click CUSTOM SHORTCUTS. If that's the case and you are using Ubuntu Precise go to SYSTEM SETTINGS then KEYBOARD and then hit the SHORTCUTS tab. If you see inaccuracies in our content, please report the mistake via this form.From what I understand, to put it in simple words, you want to create a custom key (be it a combination of keys). If PrtSc shares a key, you may need to press Fn + Windows key + PrtSc. Some Logitech keyboards have a Start key instead of a Windows Key. If we have made an error or published misleading information, we will correct or clarify the article. On Windows, press Windows key + PrtSc or Windows key + Alt + PrtScn if you want to capture only the active window. Our editors thoroughly review and fact-check every article to ensure that our content meets the highest standards. Our goal is to deliver the most accurate information and the most knowledgeable advice possible in order to help you make smarter buying decisions on tech gear and a wide array of products and services. ZDNET's editorial team writes on behalf of you, our reader. Indeed, we follow strict guidelines that ensure our editorial content is never influenced by advertisers. Neither ZDNET nor the author are compensated for these independent reviews. This helps support our work, but does not affect what we cover or how, and it does not affect the price you pay. When you click through from our site to a retailer and buy a product or service, we may earn affiliate commissions. And we pore over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the products and services we’re assessing.

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