Qubes OS 4.3: Recommended way to change keyboard layout?

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Docs recommend to use localectl set-x11-keymap. And I think, this worked in Qubes OS 4.2.

With Qubes 4.3 I tried to use localectl set-x11-keymap us "" "" caps:escape, which correctly updated /etc/X11/xorg.conf.d/00-keyboard.conf and /etc/vconsole.conf. But changed keyboard config actually is not effective after reboot - despite localectl status showing modifications.

For now hence reverting to a custom “Session and Startup” XFCE script setxkbmap -layout us -option caps:escape.

Any experiences?

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nah. i used to change it during installation, maybe if nothing works try that?

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Afaik you only can change the general keyboard language layout with installer, but not customizations like capslock, compose key or other modifications. Hence this is no option for me.