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How to use Windows Key in Ubuntu Linux

When I am working my Ubuntu Desktop, I observed that only one of the key in my keyboard is not using at all which is windows key.  I have decided to make is work in Ubuntu and finally I did.

Windows Key

Windows Key

Just follow the below instructions to make this windows key to work in Ubuntu

Step 1

G0 to System > Preferences > Keyboard short cuts from your desktop menu

Step 2

You will find the below dialog box. Now select Show the panel’s main menu action.  Now Click on the Shortcut column of the selected action, and when it changes to “New accelerator…”, hit the Windows Key. Click the close button. Now your windows key will work in Ubuntu. When you hit your windows key, the application menu open.

Keyboard Shortcuts

Keyboard Shortcuts

I hope this is good trick and very useful for you.

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