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setleds Command - Set Keyboard LED State
The setleds command is used to set the state of NumLock, CapsLock, and ScrollLock LEDs on a keyboard connected to a Linux console. It is useful for scripting or controlling keyboard indicators.
Syntax
setleds [options] [+-num] [+-caps] [+-scroll]
Examples
setleds +num -caps -scroll
Turn on NumLock, turn off CapsLock and ScrollLock LEDs.
setleds -caps
Turn off CapsLock LED.
setleds +scroll
Turn on ScrollLock LED.
Notes
- setleds only works on virtual consoles, not in graphical terminal emulators.
- Root privileges may be required to change LED states.
- Useful for accessibility or automation scripts.
