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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`