# Remapping keys such as F13

**URL:** <https://discuss.kde.org/t/remapping-keys-such-as-f13/10275>\
**Category:** Help\
**Tags:** wayland\
**Created:** [February 4, 2024, 6:22pm UTC](https://discuss.kde.org/t/remapping-keys-such-as-f13/10275 "2024-02-04T18:22:34Z")\
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**Author:** ![NiLon](https://discuss-cdn.kde.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/n/d9b06d/32.png) [@NiLon](https://discuss.kde.org/u/NiLon)\
**Post date:** [February 5, 2024, 2:50am UTC](https://discuss.kde.org/t/remapping-keys-such-as-f13/10275/3 "2024-02-05T02:50:24Z")

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Problem is more so that KDE does convert the F13 key into “Tools” key or maybe “XF86Tools” internally, as well other F13+ keys become Launch1, Launch2 and whatever Open Email. It’s very misleading instead of saying F13, F14 etc. I just want them to bind to F13-24, not Tools, Launch, Browser, VolumeDown etc.

Where is the config file that determines that key is for “Tools”. I want to dismantle that connection and define my own. I have tried looking around but I just can’t find anything. Makes me think that these are maybe hardcoded somewhere. Is there even a place where you can remap keys in KWin Wayland? Making shortcuts is different.

Under Input Devices → Keyboard → Advanced there is option like  
 ![image](https://discuss-cdn.kde.org/uploads/default/original/2X/a/ac9b93f6fd729b1d9279d8ee36e313adb5eec91e.png)  
But I’m lost how to even start using this or if it even solves the issue. And isn’t this X11 thing and not Wayland thing?

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