Ubuntu – How to configure the D keybinding in Xfce to show desktop

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How can I get the Super–D key binding in Xfce desktop? The Start+d is not working and invoking the Whisker menu but not showing the desktop. I tried changing, in the shortcuts, from Ctrl+alt+D to Start+D but that still doesn't work.

This works well in Cinnamon when the Super key is pressed, the menu appears, and for Start+d it just works like in Windows.

What could be the reason, if it works in Cinnamon, it couldn't also work in Xfce?

Best Answer

You can change the shortcuts that handle the window manager by opening Window Manager from Settings > Window Manager, Keyboard tab.

  • Scroll down until you see Show desktop, (default Ctrl+Alt+D)
  • Click to select the row, and press Edit Window Manager
  • Press the desired keyboard keys combination on Window Manager Action Shortcut popup window (Super+D in your case).
    Window Manager Action Shortcut
  • Click Close.

This way Show desktop will be triggered by Super+D.

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