External Keyboard Not Typing Text in Fedora Linux (Workstation Edition) with Switch User Gnome

Introduction

In this article, we will discuss the issue of an external keyboard not working in Gnome on Fedora Workstation Edition when trying to switch users. We will cover the key concepts related to this problem and provide a detailed context to help you understand and resolve the issue.

Symptoms

The main symptom of this issue is that the external keyboard does not work in the password field when trying to switch users in Gnome on Fedora Workstation Edition. The issue may also affect other areas of the system, such as Firefox.

Causes

There are several possible causes for this issue, including:

• Faulty external keyboard
• Outdated or incorrect keyboard drivers
• Configuration issues with Gnome or Fedora

Resolution

To resolve this issue, you can try the following steps:

Step 1: Check the external keyboard

First, make sure that the external keyboard is working properly. Try using it on another computer or device to see if the issue persists. If the keyboard is faulty, you may need to replace it.

Step 2: Update the keyboard drivers

If the keyboard is working properly, the next step is to update the keyboard drivers. This can be done by following these steps:

1. Open a terminal window
2. Type the following command to update the system: sudo dnf update
3. Restart the system

Step 3: Check the Gnome configuration

If the keyboard drivers are up to date, the next step is to check the Gnome configuration. This can be done by following these steps:

1. Open the Gnome Settings application
2. Go to the "Keyboard" section
3. Make sure that the correct keyboard layout is selected
4. Try changing the keyboard layout to see if the issue is resolved

Step 4: Check the Fedora configuration

If the Gnome configuration does not resolve the issue, the next step is to check the Fedora configuration. This can be done by following these steps:

1. Open a terminal window
2. Type the following command to check the keyboard configuration: localectl
3. If the keyboard configuration is incorrect, you can change it by typing the following command: sudo localectl set-keymap , where is the name of the desired keymap

In this article, we have discussed the issue of an external keyboard not working in Gnome on Fedora Workstation Edition when trying to switch users. We have covered the key concepts related to this problem and provided a detailed context to help you understand and resolve the issue. We have also provided a summary of the steps required to resolve the issue.

References

• Configuring Keyboard Layouts
• How to Change the Keyboard Layout