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changing the MOD key

Fri, 08 Nov 2013 09:48:26 +0000

I have my MOD key set up as the Windows key on my keyboard. However, it seems to me that most people have it set up as the ALT key. How can I change mine to conform?

Comment by Michael for
I have my MOD key set up as the Windows key on my keyboard. However, it seems to me that most people have it set up as the ALT key. How can I change mine to conform?

Mon, 11 Nov 2013 19:53:49 +0000

I don’t think most people use the alt key. From my subjective impression talking to users, it’s always the windows key.

Comment by mcduling for
I have my MOD key set up as the Windows key on my keyboard. However, it seems to me that most people have it set up as the ALT key. How can I change mine to conform?

Sat, 09 Nov 2013 08:33:09 +0000

I guess you are right, BatmanAoD. So perhaps I'll stick with the Windows key.

Comment by BatmanAoD for
I have my MOD key set up as the Windows key on my keyboard. However, it seems to me that most people have it set up as the ALT key. How can I change mine to conform?

Fri, 08 Nov 2013 17:29:02 +0000

Out of curiosity, why would you switch? While it may be true that "most people" use the Alt key, that doesn't necessarily make it better for **your** workflow. (I personally use the Windows key.)

Answer by cee for
I have my MOD key set up as the Windows key on my keyboard. However, it seems to me that most people have it set up as the ALT key. How can I change mine to conform?

Fri, 08 Nov 2013 11:17:58 +0000

Adjust the $mod variable to Mod1 for using Alt Key.
The config file can be found under "~/.i3/config". In my config, I use $sup+ for program shortcuts. # modifier = Alt, $sup = Wind0ws key set $mod Mod1 set $sup Mod4

i3 FAQ - Individual question feed

changing the MOD key

Comment by Michael for I have my MOD key set up as the Windows key on my keyboard. However, it seems to me that most people have it set up as the ALT key. How can I change mine to conform?

Comment by mcduling for I have my MOD key set up as the Windows key on my keyboard. However, it seems to me that most people have it set up as the ALT key. How can I change mine to conform?

Comment by BatmanAoD for I have my MOD key set up as the Windows key on my keyboard. However, it seems to me that most people have it set up as the ALT key. How can I change mine to conform?

Answer by cee for I have my MOD key set up as the Windows key on my keyboard. However, it seems to me that most people have it set up as the ALT key. How can I change mine to conform?

Comment by Michael for
I have my MOD key set up as the Windows key on my keyboard. However, it seems to me that most people have it set up as the ALT key. How can I change mine to conform?

Comment by mcduling for
I have my MOD key set up as the Windows key on my keyboard. However, it seems to me that most people have it set up as the ALT key. How can I change mine to conform?

Comment by BatmanAoD for
I have my MOD key set up as the Windows key on my keyboard. However, it seems to me that most people have it set up as the ALT key. How can I change mine to conform?

Answer by cee for
I have my MOD key set up as the Windows key on my keyboard. However, it seems to me that most people have it set up as the ALT key. How can I change mine to conform?