


The “Allow dynamic sync” mode dynamically synchronizes the client-side keyboard layout to your virtual app or desktop during your sessions. If you frequently leverage multiple languages or keyboards - for example, you write in English and French throughout the course of the day - this mode is perfect for you. You’ll automatically receive your preferred keyboard whether you’re accessing from your client device or the VDA. With this selected, there’s no need to switch between languages quickly. This mode is recommended for users who use a single language most of the time. Keep in mind that if the keyboard layout from your client device is changed during the session, the VDA keyboard will remain unchanged. For example, if you’re using a German keyboard on your client device when a session is initiated, your VDA will instantly switch to German at session launch. If “Sync only once – when session launches” is selected, the VDA is automatically synchronized to the client-device’s keyboard layout when the ICA session is established. Let’s look at the different keyboard layout synchronization modes now supported in Citrix Workspace app for Linux version 2203.

The answer would depend on the keyboard sync mode setting being leveraged. In the past, we’ve received questions from our end users regarding which keyboard layout (client or VDA-side) is synchronized when they launch their ICA sessions.

The “Keyboard” tab in the “Preferences” of CWA Linux is available beginning with version 2203. With greater flexibility and choice, end users can simply select their preferred client keyboard layout synchronization from the Citrix Workspace app for Linux user interface. We have great news! Beginning with version 2203, Citrix Workspace app for Linux is now equipped with three keyboard layout synchronization modes and corresponding, easy-to-navigate UIs that enable you to change your keyboard layout settings. However, this was often complex for users and increased the risk of making mistakes within the configuration files. In earlier versions of Citrix Workspace app for Linux, end users had to manually modify the parameters in the configuration files to configure different keyboard layout modes. As part of this initiative, we have been working to simplify Citrix Workspace app’s keyboard configuration capabilities to make it simple for the user, while supporting both IT and user requirements. With our users top of mind, we are always looking for ways to optimize the platform so that we can deliver a seamless end-user experience. NetScaler Application Delivery ManagementĮmployees worldwide depend on Citrix Workspace app for Linux as their primary, fully-integrated workspace solution to improve productivity and access their critical workflows.NetScaler App Delivery and Security Service.
