How To Fix alt-b in Newer gnome-terminal
In my newest Ubuntu install, alt-b no longer moves the cursor back a word. It opens a menu. That’s really obnoxious. Fortunately you can fix it:
Note: To use the Alt-F and Alt-B shortcuts in GNOME terminal, you need to disable its keyboard shortcuts. To disable them, select Edit -> Keyboard Shortcuts… from the menu and check both disable boxes. [source]
Ahh. Much better.
Posted by Bryan on March 29, 2006
