--- title: "Toggling X Input" date: 2020-01-07T20:46:32-05:00 draft: false tags: [ "linux" ] --- On X, we can easily enable or disable input devices using the `xinput` command. This is a great use case when you're tired of accidentally hitting the red Thinkpad nub or having your palm be recognized when drawing with a pen. Running the `xinput` command performs the action temporarily. Your default settings will be restored upon a reboot. To list `xinput` devices run: ```bash xinput ``` To disable a device: ```bash xinput disable [id] ``` To enable a device: ```bash xinput enable [id] ``` The ids are listed when you list the devices.