{"id":1546,"date":"2024-02-09T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-09T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/infosecscout.com\/?p=1546"},"modified":"2024-02-09T03:18:36","modified_gmt":"2024-02-09T02:18:36","slug":"change-kali-keyboard-layout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/infosecscout.com\/change-kali-keyboard-layout\/","title":{"rendered":"Change Kali Keyboard Layout & Language (GUI or commands)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Typing command lines is challenging enough, so let’s not add keyboard layout issues to the mix. As a French sysadmin, I know firsthand that most systems start with a QWERTY US layout, which is not what I use. Using Kali Linux? Here is how to change the layout easily to match your hardware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The “setxkbmap” command can be used to switch the keyboard layout on Kali Linux instantly. It’s faster than the GUI (if at least you can find the letters to type it). The other option is to access the system settings via the GUI, which is more convenient, as everything can be done with the mouse only.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For once, I’ll start with the command line solution, which can resolve your problem in one short command. And then the alternative via the GUI for more comfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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