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Ctrl+Alt+[Left/Right] not working in Ubuntu in VMWare

rated 0 times [ 9] [ 0] / answers: 1 / hits: 8318 / 1 Year ago, thu, february 2, 2023, 11:15:15

I've installed Ubuntu 12.04 as a VMWare Virtual Machine. I like to switch between my Workspaces using the Ctrl+Alt+ArrowKeys but it doesn't work. It works on my other system with the "Proper" install.

This is a problem with only the Left and Right keys. It works fine for Up and Down.

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answered 1 Year ago termetalli · Accepted Answer

Found it! It seems that VMWare uses the keys Ctrl+Alt+Left/Right, So there are two things you can do:

1. Change VMWare's Default keys
- Go to VMWare > Edit > Preferences > Hot Keys and select some other combination

2. Change Ubuntu's Shortcut -
Go to System Settings > Keyboard > Shortcuts > Navigation and select some other combination for Switch to Workspace Left/Right