How can I access a menu using the alt-shortcuts? [closed]
In a traditional window manager, one can press Alt+F to open the file menu for applications that provide it.
In i3, this works as well, but only if the shortcut is not already configured for i3.
For example, I have this configuration:
set $mod Mod1
bindsym $mod+f fullscreen
If I press Alt+F to access the file menu, the window becomes fullscreen instead.
Is there a way I can tell i3 to ignore the next keyboard shortcut, so that I can access the File menu without changing my i3 configuration? I'm imagining something like Alt+M, Alt+F.
Possible duplicate of https://faq.i3wm.org/question/2713/temporarely-disable-key-capture/ and https://faq.i3wm.org/question/1679/toggle-i3s-listening-behavior/
I agree, it's a duplicate. Also, keep in mind that you don't have to use Alt if it disrupts your workflow. Why not use the Win-Key (Mod4)? Unless you use vintage keyboards it should be there, not doing much of anything in any program.
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