Use xbindkeys to change KDE 5 virtual desktop

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<p>Content of .xbindkeysrc for use with my M570 trackball...</p> <pre><code>qdbus org.kde.KWin /KWin org.kde.KWin.previousDesktop b: 8

qdbus org.kde.KWin /KWin org.kde.KWin.nextDesktop b: 9 </code></pre>

<p>Using xte commands is also an option...</p> <pre><code>xte 'keydown Alt_L' 'key Left' 'keyup Alt_L' b: 8 </code></pre>

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