Hash key on a Mac keyboard on Ubuntu 8.04 Hardy

To get the missing hash key working on your Mac keyboard on Ubuntu (under Mac Os X it’s alt+3) you need to edit your keyboard settings.

First choose these options from the menu at the top of your screen:

1. System
2. Preferences
3. Keyboard

Now choose the “Layouts” tab from the top of the new window the click the “Layout Options…” button.

You will be presented with a nice list of option, near the bottom you should see  “Third Level Choosers”, click this and you should see your list grow.

Tick the option  “Press Left Alt key to choose 3rd level.” - Click “Close”.

This should have your hash key working.

You may also want to choose:

•  Miscellaneous compatability options - Numeric keypad keys work as with Mac.
• Alt/Win key behaviour - Left alt is swapped with left Win-Key (restores alt/cmd-tab window switching).