16.04 - Numpad special keys are discarded - on my account only - Ask Ubuntu


on laptop, the numpad keys stopped working when numlock on. can input digits, when enable numlock, keys nothing @ (directions, home, end, pgup/down, enter nothing).

this happens when working terminal, or gedit, etc. "keyboard layout chart" showing keys press not received @ (when numlock on).

the keys work correctly when:

  • i create simple terminal ("xterm" command)
  • i switch 1 of virtual terminals (ctrl+alt+f1)
  • in browser.
  • i created fresh user account, , logged in it

i tried usual things found on net:

  • "xev" utility shows keys recognized correctly (i receive kp_home, kp_left, etc)
  • this not related "controlling mouse cursor keypad" issue (i tried option , can enable/disable in addition issue)

all leads me believe some x-related input/keyboard filtering/processing configuration blame here, , it's related account only.

where else can check what's wrong?

are there other files/configurations/tools can check?

i had ubuntu 15.10 when happened (out of blue, didn't install/configure on day), upgraded 16.04 (hoping issue go away). reboots didn't help.


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