Is it possible to cycle through virtual desktops using the mouse scrollwheel?

I would like to be able to configure a shortcut that allows me to, for example, switch one workspace to the right by the shortcut <meta> + <scrollwheel-up>. I tried configuring this in the "Shortcuts" section of System Settings, but it didn't appear to work.

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linuxFan@vlemmy.net · 2 pts · 3y (4 replies)

I was able to do it by right clicking the desktop > Configure Desktop and Wallpaper > Mouse Actions > Add Action and continue from there. This only works when you scroll on the actual desktop background, not over any windows/menus.

Kalcifer@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 3y (3 replies)

Yeah, I'm aware of the scrolling on desktop backround feature. Unfortunately, this is not the functionality that I am looking for.

evirac@vlemmy.net · 1 pts · 3y (2 replies)

Well, you can scroll through the desktops if you have that virtual desktop widget on your pannel. Or have you tried making a shortcut? In gnome, it's meta+scroll wheel so maybe give that. Try

Kalcifer@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 3y (1 reply)

Well, you can scroll through the desktops if you have that virtual desktop widget on your pannel.

I already have this.

Or have you tried making a shortcut? In gnome, it’s meta+scroll wheel so maybe give that.

Yes, I have already tried that. It's in the description of my post.

evirac@vlemmy.net · 2 pts · 3y

Oh, sorry about that. πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚