Can I swap Control and Super keys using xmodmap?

Asked Apr 18 '14 at 10:37

Active Apr 18 '14 at 10:54

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I am trying to swap the function of CTRL left and Super Left so that I can summon lenses usng ctrl, and copy/paste using Super.

I created a .xmodmap file with the following content:

remove mod4 = Super_L
remove control = Control_L
add control = Super_L
add mod4 = Control_L

Now Super works as control, but control doesn't work as Super.

Any advice?

PS: I've found other questions about this but none that addresses my issue s far.

Many thanks!

edited Apr 18 '14 at 10:54

asked Apr 18 '14 at 10:37

akmur

I have read that one, but it doesn't tell me how to map ctrl to work like super – akmur Apr 18 '14 at 11:31
Yes, it tells you. I just tried this answer and works great for me. – Radu Rădeanu Apr 18 '14 at 11:33
Actually after logging out and in it doesn't work anymore, even if I manually start it from terminal... any idea? – akmur Apr 18 '14 at 11:42
Yes, of course. Creating only a .xmodmap file is not enough. See for example this answer. – Radu Rădeanu Apr 18 '14 at 12:03

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