Keyboard shortcut for Lockscreen not working
I tried the combination CTRL+ALT+L or L but it is not working. But if I select the menu item LockScreen from setting drop down it works.
Any thoughts on how to fix keyboard shortcut?
Thanks.
shortcut-keys lock-screen
edited Apr 11 '14 at 21:27
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I tried the combination CTRL+ALT+L or L but it is not working. But if I select the menu item LockScreen from setting drop down it works.
Any thoughts on how to fix keyboard shortcut?
Thanks.
shortcut-keys lock-screen
edited Apr 11 '14 at 21:27
Braiam
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asked Apr 28 '12 at 7:20
Forever LearnerForever Learner
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you will find a fast workaround here "go to System Settings > Keyboard and on the "Shortcuts" tab, under "System", change the "Lock screen" keyboard shortcut from CTRL + ALT + L to something else, then under "Custom Shortcuts", click the "+" button to add a new custom shortcut, under "Name" enter "Xscreensaver" and under "Command" enter "/usr/bin/xscreensaver-command", then click "Apply"."
– Marius Balaban
Apr 28 '12 at 7:29
Thanks @Marius Balaban. That helped.I cleared the shortcut and re-entered the CTRL+ALT+L combination and it worked. I tried to put it as solution but can't do that due to less reputation.
– Forever Learner
Apr 28 '12 at 7:39
1
In my instance it was because my notebook keyboard implements a numeric keypad if the Num Lock is on. So my [Ctrl]-[ALt]-L was really [Ctrl]-[Alt]-3. Once I hit the Num Lock again to turn it off [Ctrl]-[Alt]-L worked again.
– Stephen Gornick
May 10 '13 at 0:35
For xubuntu / Xfce , use the command xflock4 to lock the computer (see askubuntu.com/questions/883671/… )
– Oliver Zendel
Jan 16 at 13:40
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I tried the combination CTRL+ALT+L or L but it is not working. But if I select the menu item LockScreen from setting drop down it works.
Any thoughts on how to fix keyboard shortcut?
Thanks.
shortcut-keys lock-screen
edited Apr 11 '14 at 21:27
Braiam
51.6k20136220
asked Apr 28 '12 at 7:20
Forever LearnerForever Learner
5702614
I tried the combination CTRL+ALT+L or L but it is not working. But if I select the menu item LockScreen from setting drop down it works.
Any thoughts on how to fix keyboard shortcut?
Thanks.
shortcut-keys lock-screen
shortcut-keys lock-screen
edited Apr 11 '14 at 21:27
Braiam
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asked Apr 28 '12 at 7:20
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edited Apr 11 '14 at 21:27
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asked Apr 28 '12 at 7:20
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edited Apr 11 '14 at 21:27
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edited Apr 11 '14 at 21:27
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edited Apr 11 '14 at 21:27
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you will find a fast workaround here "go to System Settings > Keyboard and on the "Shortcuts" tab, under "System", change the "Lock screen" keyboard shortcut from CTRL + ALT + L to something else, then under "Custom Shortcuts", click the "+" button to add a new custom shortcut, under "Name" enter "Xscreensaver" and under "Command" enter "/usr/bin/xscreensaver-command", then click "Apply"."
– Marius Balaban
Apr 28 '12 at 7:29
Thanks @Marius Balaban. That helped.I cleared the shortcut and re-entered the CTRL+ALT+L combination and it worked. I tried to put it as solution but can't do that due to less reputation.
– Forever Learner
Apr 28 '12 at 7:39
1
In my instance it was because my notebook keyboard implements a numeric keypad if the Num Lock is on. So my [Ctrl]-[ALt]-L was really [Ctrl]-[Alt]-3. Once I hit the Num Lock again to turn it off [Ctrl]-[Alt]-L worked again.
– Stephen Gornick
May 10 '13 at 0:35
For xubuntu / Xfce , use the command xflock4 to lock the computer (see askubuntu.com/questions/883671/… )
– Oliver Zendel
Jan 16 at 13:40
add a comment |
you will find a fast workaround here "go to System Settings > Keyboard and on the "Shortcuts" tab, under "System", change the "Lock screen" keyboard shortcut from CTRL + ALT + L to something else, then under "Custom Shortcuts", click the "+" button to add a new custom shortcut, under "Name" enter "Xscreensaver" and under "Command" enter "/usr/bin/xscreensaver-command", then click "Apply"."
– Marius Balaban
Apr 28 '12 at 7:29
Thanks @Marius Balaban. That helped.I cleared the shortcut and re-entered the CTRL+ALT+L combination and it worked. I tried to put it as solution but can't do that due to less reputation.
– Forever Learner
Apr 28 '12 at 7:39
1
In my instance it was because my notebook keyboard implements a numeric keypad if the Num Lock is on. So my [Ctrl]-[ALt]-L was really [Ctrl]-[Alt]-3. Once I hit the Num Lock again to turn it off [Ctrl]-[Alt]-L worked again.
– Stephen Gornick
May 10 '13 at 0:35
For xubuntu / Xfce , use the command xflock4 to lock the computer (see askubuntu.com/questions/883671/… )
– Oliver Zendel
Jan 16 at 13:40
you will find a fast workaround here "go to System Settings > Keyboard and on the "Shortcuts" tab, under "System", change the "Lock screen" keyboard shortcut from CTRL + ALT + L to something else, then under "Custom Shortcuts", click the "+" button to add a new custom shortcut, under "Name" enter "Xscreensaver" and under "Command" enter "/usr/bin/xscreensaver-command", then click "Apply"."
– Marius Balaban
Apr 28 '12 at 7:29
you will find a fast workaround here "go to System Settings > Keyboard and on the "Shortcuts" tab, under "System", change the "Lock screen" keyboard shortcut from CTRL + ALT + L to something else, then under "Custom Shortcuts", click the "+" button to add a new custom shortcut, under "Name" enter "Xscreensaver" and under "Command" enter "/usr/bin/xscreensaver-command", then click "Apply"."
– Marius Balaban
Apr 28 '12 at 7:29
Thanks @Marius Balaban. That helped.I cleared the shortcut and re-entered the CTRL+ALT+L combination and it worked. I tried to put it as solution but can't do that due to less reputation.
– Forever Learner
Apr 28 '12 at 7:39
Thanks @Marius Balaban. That helped.I cleared the shortcut and re-entered the CTRL+ALT+L combination and it worked. I tried to put it as solution but can't do that due to less reputation.
– Forever Learner
Apr 28 '12 at 7:39
1
1
In my instance it was because my notebook keyboard implements a numeric keypad if the Num Lock is on. So my [Ctrl]-[ALt]-L was really [Ctrl]-[Alt]-3. Once I hit the Num Lock again to turn it off [Ctrl]-[Alt]-L worked again.
– Stephen Gornick
May 10 '13 at 0:35
In my instance it was because my notebook keyboard implements a numeric keypad if the Num Lock is on. So my [Ctrl]-[ALt]-L was really [Ctrl]-[Alt]-3. Once I hit the Num Lock again to turn it off [Ctrl]-[Alt]-L worked again.
– Stephen Gornick
May 10 '13 at 0:35
For xubuntu / Xfce , use the command xflock4 to lock the computer (see askubuntu.com/questions/883671/… )
– Oliver Zendel
Jan 16 at 13:40
For xubuntu / Xfce , use the command xflock4 to lock the computer (see askubuntu.com/questions/883671/… )
– Oliver Zendel
Jan 16 at 13:40
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In the top panel right corner choose System Settings to select Keyboard in the Hardware section, or type "key.." in the Dash then select Keyboard:
In the Shortcuts tab all key combinations are listed. You may change them there or add your own custom shortcut. To have the poweroff shortcut back add it with a custom shortcut for the following command:
gnome-session-quit --power-off
Note: to be able to add a custom shortcut we may have to clear an already existing shortcut if this uses the same keys.
The GNOME lock screen feature depends on the gnome-screensaver . In case you have removed it or did not install it in a custom environment you will have to install it first.
edited Mar 11 '17 at 19:03
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answered Apr 28 '12 at 7:41
TakkatTakkat
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I changed the combination toSuper+Lbut it is not working. Any thoughts?
– Forever Learner
Apr 28 '12 at 8:09
2
thanks for your edit. I changed the key toCTRL+ALT+Gand that worked. But changing it toSuper+Lis still not working. On Windows I am used toWindows+Lhence same would be helpful on Ubuntu. Thanks
– Forever Learner
Apr 28 '12 at 8:20
FYI: These instructions work for CentOS 7 as well (and probably any other GNOME 3 install). Super+L works for me. I also set Super+R for "run", like Windows.
– Jonathon Reinhart
Jan 3 '15 at 3:53
1
Strange. It was already set to Ctrl+Alt+L. This was what I always used, but all of a sudden it stopped working. But after resetting the shortcut to Ctrl+Alt+L, it started working again. Why did this glitch occur in the first place? I did change switch keyboard layouts back and forth once; could this be the reason?
– Ébe Isaac
Jun 13 '16 at 5:31
add a comment |
This seems to have been improved in 12.10.
If you go into System Settings > Keyboard > Shortcuts, System,
then left-click once on 'Lock screen',
the Ctrl+Alt+L on the right changes to 'New accelerator...[something]', at which point you can hold Super [Windows key] and press L.
The keyboard shortcut will then show as 'Super+L' and works immediately.
edited Oct 25 '12 at 15:47
stephenmyall
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answered Oct 22 '12 at 23:36
nmalinoskinmalinoski
5111
add a comment |
For my debian based crunchbag Distro the Window_Logo_Key+L is the shortcut for locking the screen but you of course change it as mentioned above
answered Sep 10 '15 at 10:45
partizanospartizanos
20626
add a comment |
In Kubuntu version 18.04 / Plasma, this appears to be found under "Screen Locking". From the start menu, type "Screen..." and you'll see the applet allowing you to change this setting.
answered Jun 6 '18 at 16:14
SpacemanSpaceman
1
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I was experiencing this symptom, but none of the above solutions were working. I found out that this was because I had previously disabled the screen lock because I did not want the screen to lock when the screensaver starts.
The takeaway is that screen lock will not work unless it is enabled in your gnome settings. You can ensure it is enabled with the following command:
# Note the disable flag is set to false, so its really enabling the behavior
gsettings set org.gnome.desktop.lockdown disable-lock-screen 'false'
After running this, the Super+L hotkey worked fine.
answered Jul 25 '18 at 16:15
ErotemicErotemic
15117
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For Xubuntu (18.04) the command is flock4.
It can be associated with shortcut via:
Menu / Keyboard / Application Shortcuts
answered Aug 20 '18 at 20:18
Dimitar IIDimitar II
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In the top panel right corner choose System Settings to select Keyboard in the Hardware section, or type "key.." in the Dash then select Keyboard:
In the Shortcuts tab all key combinations are listed. You may change them there or add your own custom shortcut. To have the poweroff shortcut back add it with a custom shortcut for the following command:
gnome-session-quit --power-off
Note: to be able to add a custom shortcut we may have to clear an already existing shortcut if this uses the same keys.
The GNOME lock screen feature depends on the gnome-screensaver . In case you have removed it or did not install it in a custom environment you will have to install it first.
edited Mar 11 '17 at 19:03
Community♦
1
answered Apr 28 '12 at 7:41
TakkatTakkat
106k35249375
5
I changed the combination toSuper+Lbut it is not working. Any thoughts?
– Forever Learner
Apr 28 '12 at 8:09
2
thanks for your edit. I changed the key toCTRL+ALT+Gand that worked. But changing it toSuper+Lis still not working. On Windows I am used toWindows+Lhence same would be helpful on Ubuntu. Thanks
– Forever Learner
Apr 28 '12 at 8:20
FYI: These instructions work for CentOS 7 as well (and probably any other GNOME 3 install). Super+L works for me. I also set Super+R for "run", like Windows.
– Jonathon Reinhart
Jan 3 '15 at 3:53
1
Strange. It was already set to Ctrl+Alt+L. This was what I always used, but all of a sudden it stopped working. But after resetting the shortcut to Ctrl+Alt+L, it started working again. Why did this glitch occur in the first place? I did change switch keyboard layouts back and forth once; could this be the reason?
– Ébe Isaac
Jun 13 '16 at 5:31
add a comment |
In the top panel right corner choose System Settings to select Keyboard in the Hardware section, or type "key.." in the Dash then select Keyboard:
In the Shortcuts tab all key combinations are listed. You may change them there or add your own custom shortcut. To have the poweroff shortcut back add it with a custom shortcut for the following command:
gnome-session-quit --power-off
Note: to be able to add a custom shortcut we may have to clear an already existing shortcut if this uses the same keys.
The GNOME lock screen feature depends on the gnome-screensaver . In case you have removed it or did not install it in a custom environment you will have to install it first.
edited Mar 11 '17 at 19:03
Community♦
1
answered Apr 28 '12 at 7:41
TakkatTakkat
106k35249375
5
I changed the combination toSuper+Lbut it is not working. Any thoughts?
– Forever Learner
Apr 28 '12 at 8:09
2
thanks for your edit. I changed the key toCTRL+ALT+Gand that worked. But changing it toSuper+Lis still not working. On Windows I am used toWindows+Lhence same would be helpful on Ubuntu. Thanks
– Forever Learner
Apr 28 '12 at 8:20
FYI: These instructions work for CentOS 7 as well (and probably any other GNOME 3 install). Super+L works for me. I also set Super+R for "run", like Windows.
– Jonathon Reinhart
Jan 3 '15 at 3:53
1
Strange. It was already set to Ctrl+Alt+L. This was what I always used, but all of a sudden it stopped working. But after resetting the shortcut to Ctrl+Alt+L, it started working again. Why did this glitch occur in the first place? I did change switch keyboard layouts back and forth once; could this be the reason?
– Ébe Isaac
Jun 13 '16 at 5:31
add a comment |
In the top panel right corner choose System Settings to select Keyboard in the Hardware section, or type "key.." in the Dash then select Keyboard:
In the Shortcuts tab all key combinations are listed. You may change them there or add your own custom shortcut. To have the poweroff shortcut back add it with a custom shortcut for the following command:
gnome-session-quit --power-off
Note: to be able to add a custom shortcut we may have to clear an already existing shortcut if this uses the same keys.
The GNOME lock screen feature depends on the gnome-screensaver . In case you have removed it or did not install it in a custom environment you will have to install it first.
edited Mar 11 '17 at 19:03
Community♦
1
answered Apr 28 '12 at 7:41
TakkatTakkat
106k35249375
In the top panel right corner choose System Settings to select Keyboard in the Hardware section, or type "key.." in the Dash then select Keyboard:
In the Shortcuts tab all key combinations are listed. You may change them there or add your own custom shortcut. To have the poweroff shortcut back add it with a custom shortcut for the following command:
gnome-session-quit --power-off
Note: to be able to add a custom shortcut we may have to clear an already existing shortcut if this uses the same keys.
The GNOME lock screen feature depends on the gnome-screensaver . In case you have removed it or did not install it in a custom environment you will have to install it first.
edited Mar 11 '17 at 19:03
Community♦
1
answered Apr 28 '12 at 7:41
TakkatTakkat
106k35249375
edited Mar 11 '17 at 19:03
Community♦
1
edited Mar 11 '17 at 19:03
Community♦
1
edited Mar 11 '17 at 19:03
Community♦
1
1
answered Apr 28 '12 at 7:41
TakkatTakkat
106k35249375
answered Apr 28 '12 at 7:41
TakkatTakkat
106k35249375
answered Apr 28 '12 at 7:41
TakkatTakkat
106k35249375
106k35249375
5
I changed the combination toSuper+Lbut it is not working. Any thoughts?
– Forever Learner
Apr 28 '12 at 8:09
2
thanks for your edit. I changed the key toCTRL+ALT+Gand that worked. But changing it toSuper+Lis still not working. On Windows I am used toWindows+Lhence same would be helpful on Ubuntu. Thanks
– Forever Learner
Apr 28 '12 at 8:20
FYI: These instructions work for CentOS 7 as well (and probably any other GNOME 3 install). Super+L works for me. I also set Super+R for "run", like Windows.
– Jonathon Reinhart
Jan 3 '15 at 3:53
1
Strange. It was already set to Ctrl+Alt+L. This was what I always used, but all of a sudden it stopped working. But after resetting the shortcut to Ctrl+Alt+L, it started working again. Why did this glitch occur in the first place? I did change switch keyboard layouts back and forth once; could this be the reason?
– Ébe Isaac
Jun 13 '16 at 5:31
add a comment |
5
I changed the combination toSuper+Lbut it is not working. Any thoughts?
– Forever Learner
Apr 28 '12 at 8:09
2
thanks for your edit. I changed the key toCTRL+ALT+Gand that worked. But changing it toSuper+Lis still not working. On Windows I am used toWindows+Lhence same would be helpful on Ubuntu. Thanks
– Forever Learner
Apr 28 '12 at 8:20
FYI: These instructions work for CentOS 7 as well (and probably any other GNOME 3 install). Super+L works for me. I also set Super+R for "run", like Windows.
– Jonathon Reinhart
Jan 3 '15 at 3:53
1
Strange. It was already set to Ctrl+Alt+L. This was what I always used, but all of a sudden it stopped working. But after resetting the shortcut to Ctrl+Alt+L, it started working again. Why did this glitch occur in the first place? I did change switch keyboard layouts back and forth once; could this be the reason?
– Ébe Isaac
Jun 13 '16 at 5:31
5
5
I changed the combination to
Super+L but it is not working. Any thoughts?– Forever Learner
Apr 28 '12 at 8:09
I changed the combination to
Super+L but it is not working. Any thoughts?– Forever Learner
Apr 28 '12 at 8:09
2
2
thanks for your edit. I changed the key to
CTRL+ALT+G and that worked. But changing it to Super+L is still not working. On Windows I am used to Windows+L hence same would be helpful on Ubuntu. Thanks– Forever Learner
Apr 28 '12 at 8:20
thanks for your edit. I changed the key to
CTRL+ALT+G and that worked. But changing it to Super+L is still not working. On Windows I am used to Windows+L hence same would be helpful on Ubuntu. Thanks– Forever Learner
Apr 28 '12 at 8:20
FYI: These instructions work for CentOS 7 as well (and probably any other GNOME 3 install). Super+L works for me. I also set Super+R for "run", like Windows.
– Jonathon Reinhart
Jan 3 '15 at 3:53
FYI: These instructions work for CentOS 7 as well (and probably any other GNOME 3 install). Super+L works for me. I also set Super+R for "run", like Windows.
– Jonathon Reinhart
Jan 3 '15 at 3:53
1
1
Strange. It was already set to Ctrl+Alt+L. This was what I always used, but all of a sudden it stopped working. But after resetting the shortcut to Ctrl+Alt+L, it started working again. Why did this glitch occur in the first place? I did change switch keyboard layouts back and forth once; could this be the reason?
– Ébe Isaac
Jun 13 '16 at 5:31
Strange. It was already set to Ctrl+Alt+L. This was what I always used, but all of a sudden it stopped working. But after resetting the shortcut to Ctrl+Alt+L, it started working again. Why did this glitch occur in the first place? I did change switch keyboard layouts back and forth once; could this be the reason?
– Ébe Isaac
Jun 13 '16 at 5:31
add a comment |
This seems to have been improved in 12.10.
If you go into System Settings > Keyboard > Shortcuts, System,
then left-click once on 'Lock screen',
the Ctrl+Alt+L on the right changes to 'New accelerator...[something]', at which point you can hold Super [Windows key] and press L.
The keyboard shortcut will then show as 'Super+L' and works immediately.
edited Oct 25 '12 at 15:47
stephenmyall
7,353133967
answered Oct 22 '12 at 23:36
nmalinoskinmalinoski
5111
add a comment |
This seems to have been improved in 12.10.
If you go into System Settings > Keyboard > Shortcuts, System,
then left-click once on 'Lock screen',
the Ctrl+Alt+L on the right changes to 'New accelerator...[something]', at which point you can hold Super [Windows key] and press L.
The keyboard shortcut will then show as 'Super+L' and works immediately.
edited Oct 25 '12 at 15:47
stephenmyall
7,353133967
answered Oct 22 '12 at 23:36
nmalinoskinmalinoski
5111
add a comment |
This seems to have been improved in 12.10.
If you go into System Settings > Keyboard > Shortcuts, System,
then left-click once on 'Lock screen',
the Ctrl+Alt+L on the right changes to 'New accelerator...[something]', at which point you can hold Super [Windows key] and press L.
The keyboard shortcut will then show as 'Super+L' and works immediately.
edited Oct 25 '12 at 15:47
stephenmyall
7,353133967
answered Oct 22 '12 at 23:36
nmalinoskinmalinoski
5111
This seems to have been improved in 12.10.
If you go into System Settings > Keyboard > Shortcuts, System,
then left-click once on 'Lock screen',
the Ctrl+Alt+L on the right changes to 'New accelerator...[something]', at which point you can hold Super [Windows key] and press L.
The keyboard shortcut will then show as 'Super+L' and works immediately.
edited Oct 25 '12 at 15:47
stephenmyall
7,353133967
answered Oct 22 '12 at 23:36
nmalinoskinmalinoski
5111
edited Oct 25 '12 at 15:47
stephenmyall
7,353133967
edited Oct 25 '12 at 15:47
stephenmyall
7,353133967
edited Oct 25 '12 at 15:47
stephenmyall
7,353133967
7,353133967
answered Oct 22 '12 at 23:36
nmalinoskinmalinoski
5111
answered Oct 22 '12 at 23:36
nmalinoskinmalinoski
5111
answered Oct 22 '12 at 23:36
nmalinoskinmalinoski
5111
5111
add a comment |
add a comment |
For my debian based crunchbag Distro the Window_Logo_Key+L is the shortcut for locking the screen but you of course change it as mentioned above
answered Sep 10 '15 at 10:45
partizanospartizanos
20626
add a comment |
For my debian based crunchbag Distro the Window_Logo_Key+L is the shortcut for locking the screen but you of course change it as mentioned above
answered Sep 10 '15 at 10:45
partizanospartizanos
20626
add a comment |
For my debian based crunchbag Distro the Window_Logo_Key+L is the shortcut for locking the screen but you of course change it as mentioned above
answered Sep 10 '15 at 10:45
partizanospartizanos
20626
For my debian based crunchbag Distro the Window_Logo_Key+L is the shortcut for locking the screen but you of course change it as mentioned above
answered Sep 10 '15 at 10:45
partizanospartizanos
20626
answered Sep 10 '15 at 10:45
partizanospartizanos
20626
answered Sep 10 '15 at 10:45
partizanospartizanos
20626
answered Sep 10 '15 at 10:45
partizanospartizanos
20626
20626
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add a comment |
In Kubuntu version 18.04 / Plasma, this appears to be found under "Screen Locking". From the start menu, type "Screen..." and you'll see the applet allowing you to change this setting.
answered Jun 6 '18 at 16:14
SpacemanSpaceman
1
add a comment |
In Kubuntu version 18.04 / Plasma, this appears to be found under "Screen Locking". From the start menu, type "Screen..." and you'll see the applet allowing you to change this setting.
answered Jun 6 '18 at 16:14
SpacemanSpaceman
1
add a comment |
In Kubuntu version 18.04 / Plasma, this appears to be found under "Screen Locking". From the start menu, type "Screen..." and you'll see the applet allowing you to change this setting.
answered Jun 6 '18 at 16:14
SpacemanSpaceman
1
In Kubuntu version 18.04 / Plasma, this appears to be found under "Screen Locking". From the start menu, type "Screen..." and you'll see the applet allowing you to change this setting.
answered Jun 6 '18 at 16:14
SpacemanSpaceman
1
answered Jun 6 '18 at 16:14
SpacemanSpaceman
1
answered Jun 6 '18 at 16:14
SpacemanSpaceman
1
answered Jun 6 '18 at 16:14
SpacemanSpaceman
1
1
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add a comment |
I was experiencing this symptom, but none of the above solutions were working. I found out that this was because I had previously disabled the screen lock because I did not want the screen to lock when the screensaver starts.
The takeaway is that screen lock will not work unless it is enabled in your gnome settings. You can ensure it is enabled with the following command:
# Note the disable flag is set to false, so its really enabling the behavior
gsettings set org.gnome.desktop.lockdown disable-lock-screen 'false'
After running this, the Super+L hotkey worked fine.
answered Jul 25 '18 at 16:15
ErotemicErotemic
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I was experiencing this symptom, but none of the above solutions were working. I found out that this was because I had previously disabled the screen lock because I did not want the screen to lock when the screensaver starts.
The takeaway is that screen lock will not work unless it is enabled in your gnome settings. You can ensure it is enabled with the following command:
# Note the disable flag is set to false, so its really enabling the behavior
gsettings set org.gnome.desktop.lockdown disable-lock-screen 'false'
After running this, the Super+L hotkey worked fine.
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I was experiencing this symptom, but none of the above solutions were working. I found out that this was because I had previously disabled the screen lock because I did not want the screen to lock when the screensaver starts.
The takeaway is that screen lock will not work unless it is enabled in your gnome settings. You can ensure it is enabled with the following command:
# Note the disable flag is set to false, so its really enabling the behavior
gsettings set org.gnome.desktop.lockdown disable-lock-screen 'false'
After running this, the Super+L hotkey worked fine.
answered Jul 25 '18 at 16:15
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I was experiencing this symptom, but none of the above solutions were working. I found out that this was because I had previously disabled the screen lock because I did not want the screen to lock when the screensaver starts.
The takeaway is that screen lock will not work unless it is enabled in your gnome settings. You can ensure it is enabled with the following command:
# Note the disable flag is set to false, so its really enabling the behavior
gsettings set org.gnome.desktop.lockdown disable-lock-screen 'false'
After running this, the Super+L hotkey worked fine.
answered Jul 25 '18 at 16:15
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For Xubuntu (18.04) the command is flock4.
It can be associated with shortcut via:
Menu / Keyboard / Application Shortcuts
answered Aug 20 '18 at 20:18
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For Xubuntu (18.04) the command is flock4.
It can be associated with shortcut via:
Menu / Keyboard / Application Shortcuts
answered Aug 20 '18 at 20:18
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For Xubuntu (18.04) the command is flock4.
It can be associated with shortcut via:
Menu / Keyboard / Application Shortcuts
answered Aug 20 '18 at 20:18
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For Xubuntu (18.04) the command is flock4.
It can be associated with shortcut via:
Menu / Keyboard / Application Shortcuts
answered Aug 20 '18 at 20:18
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you will find a fast workaround here "go to System Settings > Keyboard and on the "Shortcuts" tab, under "System", change the "Lock screen" keyboard shortcut from CTRL + ALT + L to something else, then under "Custom Shortcuts", click the "+" button to add a new custom shortcut, under "Name" enter "Xscreensaver" and under "Command" enter "/usr/bin/xscreensaver-command", then click "Apply"."
– Marius Balaban
Apr 28 '12 at 7:29
Thanks @Marius Balaban. That helped.I cleared the shortcut and re-entered the CTRL+ALT+L combination and it worked. I tried to put it as solution but can't do that due to less reputation.
– Forever Learner
Apr 28 '12 at 7:39
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In my instance it was because my notebook keyboard implements a numeric keypad if the Num Lock is on. So my [Ctrl]-[ALt]-L was really [Ctrl]-[Alt]-3. Once I hit the Num Lock again to turn it off [Ctrl]-[Alt]-L worked again.
– Stephen Gornick
May 10 '13 at 0:35
For xubuntu / Xfce , use the command xflock4 to lock the computer (see askubuntu.com/questions/883671/… )
– Oliver Zendel
Jan 16 at 13:40