Keymapping for Dummies

[Sojourn71]

I'm looking for remapping software that can work for Zorin 18 so I can get all of the shortcuts I use down to a single key.

Regarding such software, does it only work with keyboards noted as being a "macro," "programmable," or "mechanical," keyboard, or can the right software effectively turn something as simple as a second numbered or mini keyboard into a macro keypad?

 

[Trml]

The term is called "keybinding" in Linux and there are utilities to theoretically map any key to whatever character/macro/action you choose. It is advanced to master though, you should start with the options the desktop environment Zorin uses offers. It will have options for it, have a look for "keyboard shortcuts" in settings, e.g. the regular Gnome lets you define yours there and makes it easy.

 

[Sojourn71]

I'm not going to try doing anything too crazy. I'll start with something like the 3 I use most, add 3 more after a while, and so forth.

I did alot of this years ago on a keyboard I clearly paid too much for at thr time, so I have some idea anyway. Lol

 

[KGIII]

As an aside, when people ask me what software would benefit Linux the most, my answer is always the same.

The answer is a solid GUI keyboard remapping tool.

I have been asked that question at least a dozen times. I've given that answer every time. I've also mentioned it elsewhere.

So far, I've yet to find a solid GUI keyboard remapping tool.