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Alt + F2 does launch run command dialog

Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2012 3:33 pm
by dbbolton
I'm using a gnome shell session. When I press Alt+F2, the "run command" box does not appear.

I have used xev to test whether the keys are even sending signals to the X server, and they are.

Re: Alt + F2 does launch run command dialog

Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2012 7:04 pm
by zerozero
check in system settings > keyboards > shortcuts > system if the alt+f2 run command combo is enabled.

Re: Alt + F2 does launch run command dialog

Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2012 9:42 pm
by dbbolton
zerozero wrote:check in system settings > keyboards > shortcuts > system if the alt+f2 run command combo is enabled.
It was disabled. However, I have no idea why.