[arch-general] Cinnamon desktop and keybindings

[John Briggs]

General Discussion about Arch Linux <arch-general at archlinux.org>


On Tue, Aug 29, 2017 at 01:14:30AM +0200, Jeanette C. via arch-general wrote:
> Hey hey,
> I've started trying Cinnamon as a desktop. Since I'm blind, I rely on the
> keyboard shortcuts. The standard keybindings doesn't appear to give me 
> much access though.
> 
> Using gsettings I've identified a few Cinnamon related schemas. Though 
> not all of them are taking effect. I've read about some keybinding and
> customisation issues online. So...
> Which keybinding schemas have a real effect on the environment? Is there
> perhaps a configuration for keyboard access to Cinnamon, without 
> media-keys (those special keys some keyboards have)?
> 
> Any practical advise on this is very much appreciated.
> 

Hi Jeanette,
            Most desktops have a window manager which handles the key bindings look at its docs for the key bindings you want.  I am not familiar with the cinnamon desktop so I can not nelp you with its the key bindings

HTH

John