[opensuse] Escape key not functioning properly
For some reason, for the last couple of weeks, the escape key on my keyboard doesn't seem to be working like it should anymore. It used to exit out of insert mode in VI, close open windows, etc. But now, I have to do shift+escape to do this. Any idea how to fix this? My keyboard layout, etc. hasn't changed. This happens with both my laptop's keyboard and my USB external one. Weird thing is that it used to work fine, and I don't know of anything that's changed... Running oS 12.3 on a ThinkPad W530. Chris -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner@opensuse.org
On 11/13/2013 7:36 AM, Christopher Myers wrote:
For some reason, for the last couple of weeks, the escape key on my keyboard doesn't seem to be working like it should anymore. It used to exit out of insert mode in VI, close open windows, etc. But now, I have to do shift+escape to do this. Any idea how to fix this? My keyboard layout, etc. hasn't changed. This happens with both my laptop's keyboard and my USB external one. Weird thing is that it used to work fine, and I don't know of anything that's changed...
Running oS 12.3 on a ThinkPad W530.
Chris
Since you didn't tell us, I can only assume you are using KDE since that is most common on OpenSuse. You can control this by selecting Configure Desktop, Shortcuts and Gestures from the graphical menu, then Standard Keyboard Shortcuts from the side menu. Easiest way to find it is to type esc in the search field that appears at the top. and it will show what escape is used for. However this isn't universally followed by all KDE apps. -- _____________________________________ ---This space for rent--- -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner@opensuse.org
D'oh :/ Yep, KDE :) Right now it looks like the only shortcut using "esc" is "Close" - CTRL+W or CTRL+Esc. When I look at the keyboard settings (under input devices,) everything looks standard; the layouts tab doesn't have any layouts configured, so I'm guessing it's using the "US" one. It's really weird, because it _was_ working within the last couple of weeks; not sure exactly when it stopped working though unfortunately :/
John Andersen 11/13/13 2:42 PM >>> On 11/13/2013 7:36 AM, Christopher Myers wrote: For some reason, for the last couple of weeks, the escape key on my keyboard doesn't seem to be working like it should anymore. It used to exit out of insert mode in VI, close open windows, etc. But now, I have to do shift+escape to do this. Any idea how to fix this? My keyboard layout, etc. hasn't changed. This happens with both my laptop's keyboard and my USB external one. Weird thing is that it used to work fine, and I don't know of anything that's changed...
Running oS 12.3 on a ThinkPad W530.
Chris
Since you didn't tell us, I can only assume you are using KDE since that is most common on OpenSuse. You can control this by selecting Configure Desktop, Shortcuts and Gestures from the graphical menu, then Standard Keyboard Shortcuts from the side menu. Easiest way to find it is to type esc in the search field that appears at the top. and it will show what escape is used for. However this isn't universally followed by all KDE apps. -- _____________________________________ ---This space for rent--- -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner@opensuse.org -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner@opensuse.org
* Christopher Myers <cmyers@mail.millikin.edu> [11-13-13 16:27]:
D'oh :/ Yep, KDE :)
Right now it looks like the only shortcut using "esc" is "Close" - CTRL+W or CTRL+Esc.
When I look at the keyboard settings (under input devices,) everything looks standard; the layouts tab doesn't have any layouts configured, so I'm guessing it's using the "US" one.
It's really weird, because it _was_ working within the last couple of weeks; not sure exactly when it stopped working though unfortunately :/
<removed full quote including sigs> try xev and see that the <esc> key is not reprogrammed. Mine show; KeyPress event, serial 40, synthetic NO, window 0xb400001, root 0x295, subw 0xb400002, time 276744272, (34,29), root:(34,52), state 0x10, keycode 95 (keysym 0xffc8, F11), same_screen YES, XLookupString gives 0 bytes: XmbLookupString gives 0 bytes: XFilterEvent returns: False KeyRelease event, serial 40, synthetic NO, window 0xb400001, root 0x295, subw 0xb400002, time 276744288, (34,29), root:(34,52), state 0x10, keycode 95 (keysym 0xffc8, F11), same_screen YES, XLookupString gives 0 bytes: XFilterEvent returns: False -- (paka)Patrick Shanahan Plainfield, Indiana, USA @ptilopteri http://en.opensuse.org openSUSE Community Member facebook/ptilopteri http://wahoo.no-ip.org Photo Album: http://wahoo.no-ip.org/gallery2 Registered Linux User #207535 @ http://linuxcounter.net -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner@opensuse.org
Hmm, for some reason, I only have a "KeyRelease" event? When I press other keys, they have a KeyPress event though. KeymapNotify event, serial 40, synthetic NO, window 0x0, keys: 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 FocusOut event, serial 40, synthetic NO, window 0x5400001, mode NotifyGrab, detail NotifyAncestor FocusIn event, serial 40, synthetic NO, window 0x5400001, mode NotifyUngrab, detail NotifyAncestor KeymapNotify event, serial 40, synthetic NO, window 0x0, keys: 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 KeyRelease event, serial 40, synthetic NO, window 0x5400001, root 0x16f, subw 0x0, time 29554134, (91,-22), root:(1642,346), state 0x10, keycode 9 (keysym 0xff1b, Escape), same_screen YES, XLookupString gives 1 bytes: (1b) " XFilterEvent returns: False -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner@opensuse.org
* Christopher Myers <cmyers@mail.millikin.edu> [11-13-13 17:14]:
Hmm, for some reason, I only have a "KeyRelease" event? When I press other keys, they have a KeyPress event though.
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KeyRelease event, serial 40, synthetic NO, window 0x5400001, root 0x16f, subw 0x0, time 29554134, (91,-22), root:(1642,346), state 0x10, keycode 9 (keysym 0xff1b, Escape), same_screen YES, XLookupString gives 1 bytes: (1b) " XFilterEvent returns: False
I would try another keyboard. -- (paka)Patrick Shanahan Plainfield, Indiana, USA @ptilopteri http://en.opensuse.org openSUSE Community Member facebook/ptilopteri http://wahoo.no-ip.org Photo Album: http://wahoo.no-ip.org/gallery2 Registered Linux User #207535 @ http://linuxcounter.net -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner@opensuse.org
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