Keyboard Settings

Options to set input sources, input source switching, special character entry methods, and keyboard shortcuts are located in Settings ➞ Keyboard.

Keyboard Settings

OptionFunction
Input SourcesChoose multiple input languages and layouts for a single keyboard. Sources can be moved up or down to determine priority.
Input Source SwitchingSet a keyboard shortcut for switching between your chosen sources.
Special Character KeyDesignate keys that enable entry of special characters.
Keyboard ShortcutsView, edit, and add keyboard shortcuts.

Adding an Input Source

  1. Click the + to display available input sources.

    Display Sources

  2. Select a language from the list.

    Select Source

  3. Select a keyboard layout and click Add.

    Select Layout

    Display keyboard layouts by clicking the three vertical dots on the right and clicking View Keyboard Layout.

    View Keyboard Layout

    Type while viewing the keyboard layout to verify accurate key recognition.

Customizing Keyboard Shortcuts

Pop!_OS includes default shortcuts that execute commands to perform navigational actions or launch programs. Use the Keyboard Shortcuts section to modify shortcuts for existing commands, or create shortcuts to execute custom commands. See Navigate Pop!_OS to learn about default window manipulation and navigation shortcuts in Pop!_OS.

Customize Shortcuts for an Existing Command

  1. Click View and Customize Shortcuts to view all keyboard shortcuts.

    Customize Shortcuts

  2. To add an additional shortcut to an existing command, click the three dots to the right and choose Add another shortcut.

    Add Shortcut

  3. Enter a key combination when prompted.

    Enter Shortcut

Create a Shortcut to Perform a New Command

  1. Click Custom Shortcuts.

    Custom Shortcuts

  2. Click Add Shortcut, then enter a name and command.

    Enter Command

  3. Click Set Shortcut and enter a key combination.

    Set Custom Shortcut