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Hi all

I'm using Salix 14.1 Xfce. My problem is when using key combinations I often use like Ctrl+Left, Shift+Right, Ctrl+Backspace, etc. The strange is Ctrl_R+Left works, but Ctrl_R+Right doesn't. Ctrl_L+Right works, but Ctrl_L+Left doesn't. The same with Shift key.

Is this to do with keyboard layout, or something?

Thanks for help.

What are you expecting those key combinations to do?

You can set Application Shortcuts in Menu > Settings > Keyboard.

knome wrote:What are you expecting those key combinations to do?

You can set Application Shortcuts in Menu > Settings > Keyboard.

I'm sure they're common shortcuts, especially in typing. Ctrl+Left moves cursor one word to the left, Ctrl+Right moves cursor one word to the right, Shift+Left selects one word to the left, etc. My problem is, only one key works, eg. Ctrl_L (left Ctrl) while Ctrl_R (right Ctrl) doesn't. For me, it's strange.

maspai wrote:

knome wrote:What are you expecting those key combinations to do?

You can set Application Shortcuts in Menu > Settings > Keyboard.

I'm sure they're common shortcuts, especially in typing. Ctrl+Left moves cursor one word to the left, Ctrl+Right moves cursor one word to the right, Shift+Left selects one word to the left, etc. My problem is, only one key works, eg. Ctrl_L (left Ctrl) while Ctrl_R (right Ctrl) doesn't. For me, it's strange.

I didn't know that or I've forgotten Thanks.

Check Menu > Settings > Keyboard > Layout and Menu > System > Keyboard

There are several user/system config files for keybindings. Troubleshooting may be difficult so try creating a new user, log-in as new user and check if the problem remains.