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Create a shortcut key to toggle Airplane Mode On/Off

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I want to create a shortcut key that toggles Airplane Mode On/Off, but do not know what command to use.

To create a shortcut I go to Settings> Keyboard> Shortcuts and then specify a command to be run whenever a given accelerator (shortcut key) is activated.

What command should be specified here to toggle Airplane Mode via a shortcut key?

Note that a while ago I asked a similar question, but the answer that I got back then can not be applied here, since a shortcut key command can not change between "on" and "off", but should truly toggle the Airplane Mode not just activate or deactivate it.

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answered 2 Years ago lotceptin · Accepted Answer

You can use the following simple bash script:

#!/bin/bash



wifi="$(nmcli nm wifi | awk 'FNR == 2 {print $1}')"



if [ "$wifi" = "enabled" ]; then

    nmcli nm wifi off

else

    nmcli nm wifi on

fi

Don't forget to make it executable:

chmod +x /path/to/script

Then add your custom shortcut to this script (it's up to you what shortcut want to choose - it should be something simple for you, like Alt+F5):

add custom shortcut