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How can I add a custom compose key sequence?

How can I add a custom compose key sequence? For example, I would like Compose, |, > to type the ▸ symbol. I have tried adding the following to ~/.XCompose: # Import default rules from the system Compose file include "%L" # Custom…
ændrük
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How to set a Compose Key in Ubuntu 18.04

Now that Unity is gone, the usual way of setting a Compose Key (via Keyboard Preferences > Layout) no longer works (because in Ubuntu 18.04, Devices > Keyboard has no Layout tab). How do we set a Compose Key in Ubuntu 18.04 Bionic Beaver?
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Where can I find the full list of Compose combinations for my locale?

After enabling my Compose key, I want to find the list of all the key combinations I can use to create special characters. Where is the full list that my system is using when parsing the keys typed after the Compose key? I know about things like…
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Compose "dead_greek" with compose key

The config file for my compose key /usr/share/X11/locale/en_US.UTF-8/Compose lists all the key sequences for composing Greek letters; all of them require the pressure of a special dead_greek key. This is not a physical key of course, so, how can I…
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How to reload .XCompose without a reboot?

When I edit my ~/.XCompose file, I need to reboot Ubuntu 16.04 for the changes to take effect. Is there a way to tell Ubuntu to reload the definitions in the file without doing a full reboot?
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How to configure compose key in Ubuntu 14.04

I frequently use the compose key to type special characters. I now have a fresh install of Ubuntu 14.04, and in the keyboard settings it says "compose key: disabled". I can't find how to set the compose key.
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Does Ubuntu 20.04 Focal Fossa support the Compose-Key?

I tried everything I could find in the following links: How can I enable Compose key? https://help.ubuntu.com/community/ComposeKey https://wiki.ubuntu.com/ComposeKey However, I still could not get the compose key working on my freshly installed…
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Custom compose key sequences without xim (e.g. in Sublime Text 2)

I have quite a few custom compose key sequences. I know I can get them working with an ~/.XCompose and switching the input method to xim. However, Sublime Text 2 doesn't accept any compose key sequences when I'm using xim. It does accept them…
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Compose key not working on Ubuntu 16.04

I installed Ubuntu 16.04 AMD64 from the scratch recently, and I am facing a problem with the Compose key: I am using the Compose key as for some characters in a self-defined ~/.XCompose file. In the keyboard settings, I have activated…
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How to set compose key to pause in 13.10?

In Ubuntu 13.04 I had my compose key set to pause (by going to System Settings, then keyboard layout, option, and changing the compose key setting). In 13.10 the keyboard settings have been totally rearranged: the compose key is now set by going to…
Fern Moss
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Compose key in LXDE?

I recently installed LXDE in Ubuntu 11.10, so that I can choose it at the login screen, but I've since noticed that there's no compose key (since I enabled it in Gnome Shell and Unity) so I was wondering how to enable a compose key? Thanks for any…
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How to type Ŭ (U with breve)?

Esperanto uses the letter Ŭ. Compose, Shift+9, a = ă, but Compose, Shift+9, u = u. How do I type this with the compose key? If that is not possible, what is the next easiest way to type it?
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Compose Key on Ubuntu GNOME 17.04 with GNOME Shell 3.24.1

I'm quite used to typing with Compose key on my right Alt. I've recently installed the new Ubuntu GNOME 17.04, and it seems like they only dumb down the settings and features with every new version of GNOME. How can I set up the Compose key in this…
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how to enable compose key in cinnamon?

I'm running Ubuntu 16.10 with Cinnamon, and I'd really like to be able to type diacritics. I saw this post: How can I type accentuated characters like ë? But I can't seem to set a "compose" key. I go into Settings->Keyboard->Layout->Options. I…
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Setting Compose Key in MATE

How do I set up the Compose Key on Ubuntu Mate 15.04? I tried System -> Preferences -> Other -> Keyboard Shortcut, but I can't find anything there.
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