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Re: Graphical indicators for Caps Lock and similar keys



On 18/01/2020 02:54, Jape Person wrote:
> On 1/17/20 7:27 PM, Tom Browder wrote:
>> I have a laptop, running Debian 10 (Buste) with the Mate desktop.
>>
>> Unfortunately the laptop doesn't have light indicators on the
>> keyboard for
>> keys such as: CapLock, NumLock, Insert, etc.
>>
>> Is there any way to get a graphical indicator on a docking bar to show
>> their status?
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> -Tom
>>
> I don't know whether or not gkrellm-leds would work for you. Last time
> I tried it I found it to look at little out of place on my Xfce4
> desktop, but it did perform some of the functions you're looking for.
> (I don't think it had an insert indicator, but my memory could be wonky.)
>
If you're using XFCE, you might find
https://goodies.xfce.org/projects/panel-plugins/xfce4-kbdleds-plugin
more to your taste. The code is a bit old, but still works well. This
give you a panel plugin with a simple "cns" where each letter gets
capitalised and given a green background when the appropriate lock is on.

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