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Mouse Button Mapping on Linux

I use Logitech Mouse M705 so I get extra mouse buttons to bind to desired functions.

You need xev, xbindkeys and xdotool installed.

Step 1. Find out button number

Run to find out the current keyboard/mouse key number:

xev

Step 2. Configure

Copy default settings:

xbindkeys --defaults > ~/.xbindkeysrc

Edit ~/.xbindkeysrc to set key bindings:

# Mouse Button 10 to Overview
"xdotool key super"
release+b:10

Step 3. Autostart

Create ~/.config/autostart/xbindkeys.desktop to start xbindkeys when login to desktop environment:

[Desktop Entry]
Name=xbindkeys
Type=Application
Exec=xbindkeys
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