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Tab Key not working when using Xfce desktop


When using the Xfce desktop, users may notice that the tab key does not work. This is due to a bug in Xfce sending a super key modifier with the command

See Xfce bug 10760

To fix this,
Open the Xfce Application Menu > Settings > Window Manager
Click on the Keyboard Tab
Clear the Switch window for same application setting

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