Modifier to use for extended window management operations¶
This key will initiate the “overlay”, which is a combination window overview and application launching system. The default is intended to be the “Windows key” on PC hardware. It’s expected that this binding either the default or set to the empty string.
Type: dconf
Key: /org/gnome/mutter/overlay-key
Default: ‘Super_L’
Note: default system value is used for “Not Configured” and enforced if “Disabled”.
Supported on Ubuntu 20.04, 22.04, 24.04, 24.10.
Metadata
Element |
Value |
|---|---|
Location |
User Policies -> Ubuntu -> Desktop -> Keyboard shortcuts -> Modifier to use for extended window management operations |
Registry Key |
Software\Policies\Ubuntu\dconf\org\gnome\mutter\overlay-key |
Element type |
text |
Class: |
User |