Fedora40: Set Keymap

Introduction

Setting the keymap in Fedora 40 involves configuring the keyboard layout to match the user's language and regional preferences. This ensures that the keys on the keyboard produce the correct characters as expected by the user.

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Overview

What

Setting the keymap in Fedora 40 involves configuring the keyboard layout to match the language and regional preferences of the user. This ensures that the keys on the keyboard produce the correct characters as expected by the user.

Who

This guide is intended for system administrators, developers, and IT professionals who need to configure and manage Fedora 40 systems, especially those who work in multilingual or diverse regional environments.

Where

You can set the keymap on any machine running Fedora 40, whether it's a server, desktop, or virtual machine, to ensure it matches the regional and language preferences of its users.

When

Set the keymap when you are configuring a new Fedora 40 system, when adding new users with different language preferences, or when the current keymap does not match the user’s needs.

Why

Setting the keymap in Fedora 40 has several pros and cons:

Pros	Cons
Ensures the correct characters are produced when typing. Improves user experience by matching keyboard layout to user preferences. Supports multilingual environments effectively.	Requires knowledge of the correct keymap for the user's language. May require additional steps to install certain keymaps. Incorrect configuration can lead to confusing input results.

How

Follow these steps to set the keymap in Fedora 40:

Step 1	Open the terminal.
Step 2	Check the current keymap using the command: localectl status
Step 3	List available keymaps using the command: localectl list-keymaps
Step 4	Set the new keymap using the command: sudo localectl set-keymap [Your_Keymap]
Step 5	Verify the new keymap with the command: localectl status

Consequences

Setting the keymap can have several consequences:

Positive	Ensures accurate input for multilingual users. Enhances user experience by matching keyboard layout to preferences. Supports effective communication and productivity.
Negative	Potential for errors if incorrect keymap is selected. Requires familiarity with the correct keymap settings. May need to troubleshoot issues with uncommon keymaps.

Conclusion

Setting the keymap in Fedora 40 is essential for ensuring that the keyboard produces the correct characters, especially in multilingual environments. It enhances user experience and productivity by matching the keyboard layout to the user’s language and regional preferences. However, it requires careful configuration to avoid errors and ensure accuracy.

Set Keymap

If you would like to change System Keymap, set like follows.

Step [1]Replace to your own language on the example below.

          
# show current settings
[root@bizantum ~]# localectl
System Locale: LANG=en_US.UTF-8
    VC Keymap: us
   X11 Layout: us
    X11 Model: pc105

# show the list of available keymaps
[root@bizantum ~]# localectl list-keymaps
3l
ANSI-dvorak
adnw
al
al-plisi
amiga-de
amiga-us
apple-a1048-sv
apple-a1243-sv
apple-a1243-sv-fn-reverse
apple-internal-0x0253-sv
.....
.....
vn-fr
vn-us
wangbe
wangbe2
windowkeys

# set keymap
[root@bizantum ~]# localectl set-keymap jp-OADG109A
# show settings
[root@bizantum ~]# localectl
System Locale: LANG=en_US.UTF-8
    VC Keymap: jp-OADG109A
   X11 Layout: jp
    X11 Model: microsoftpro
  X11 Variant: OADG109A
  X11 Options: terminate:ctrl_alt_bksp