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# setxkbmap

> Set the keyboard using the X Keyboard Extension.
> More information: <https://manned.org/setxkbmap>.

- Set the keyboard in French AZERTY:

`setxkbmap {{fr}}`

- Set multiple keyboard layouts, their variants and switching option:

`setxkbmap -layout {{us,de}} -variant {{,qwerty}} -option '{{grp:alt_caps_toggle}}'`

- List all layouts:

`localectl list-x11-keymap-layouts`

- List variants for the layout:

`localectl list-x11-keymap-variants {{de}}`

- List available switching options:

`localectl list-x11-keymap-options | grep grp:`

- Display help:

`setxkbmap -help`
