https://faq.i3wm.org/questions/Frequently asked questions and answers about the i3 window managerenCopyright i3, 2012Sat, 21 Sep 2013 00:18:44 +0000https://faq.i3wm.org/question/2557/is-it-possible-to-use-alt-key-for-shortcut/Everything is on the title. I'm using Windows key as $mod, and I want to use Alt key for some shortcuts but it's doesn't work. Is it normal ? Is there a workaround ?Fri, 20 Sep 2013 18:23:40 +0000https://faq.i3wm.org/question/2557/is-it-possible-to-use-alt-key-for-shortcut/https://faq.i3wm.org/question/2557/is-it-possible-to-use-alt-key-for-shortcut/?answer=2558#post-id-25581) To use it as a modifier: bindsym Mod1+semicolon exec i3-input -P "i3-msg" 2) To use it as a key instead of a modifier: Use the command `bindcode` instead of `bindsym`. In a terminal execute the command `xev` and press the key you want to use. You should be able to spot the keycode of the pressed key. Then bind the found keycode X like this: bindcode X exec dmenu_run Sat, 21 Sep 2013 00:18:44 +0000https://faq.i3wm.org/question/2557/is-it-possible-to-use-alt-key-for-shortcut/?answer=2558#post-id-2558