How to map the key above the Enter key to send ctl-H?

Ioannis Vranos ivranos at freemail.gr
Sun May 3 10:06:37 UTC 2009


Charles Smith wrote:
> I have been a unix user for decades and have a set of profile files, including .xmodmaprc, etc. for setting up new accounts to my preferences.
> 
> But Ubuntu is so cool and modern, I thought I'd try it using the modern, mouse-oriented way for a change.
> 
> But even though there are 3 (!) dialogs for configuring the keyboard (keyboard, keyboard shortcuts,and keyboard layout), I can't figure out how to change the backspace key back to a backspace key rather than being a delete key.
> 
> As stated above, I know how to do it using X.  I guess I'm just curious how people can decide to improve on X but think it's not necessary to support that basic capability... even xkeycaps supported that.


I think you need to change your keyboard model at System|Preferences|Keyboard|Keyboard model.


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