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xorg-setxkbmap

Set the keyboard using the X Keyboard Extension

  • cli-tool
  • COMMAND-LINE
  • Launchable
  • Runs in terminal
official+codex · reviewed · May 29, 2026 description in en

Description

Changes the keyboard layout and XKB options for an X11 session from the command line. It helps users and administrators switch layouts, variants, compose-key behavior, or other X keyboard settings without using a full desktop settings panel.

The change applies to the current X session and may be overwritten by the desktop environment or login configuration. It is mainly for X11; Wayland sessions usually use compositor or desktop-specific keyboard settings.

How to run

setxkbmap

Commands: setxkbmap

Permissions

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