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= Configuring GNOME to use Xorg

At the login screen, select the "gear" icon and select *GNOME on Xorg*.

image::configuring-xorg-as-default-gnome-session_2.png[Login screen - select GNOME on Xorg]

Once login is completed the X11 windowing system will be in use, as can be seen by returning to *Settings* > *About*. This change will persist unless changed back at the login screen.


image::configuring-xorg-as-default-gnome-session_3.png[Settings - About]

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== Changing the default GNOME session via configuration file

As an alternative, this change can be made by editing a configuration file `/etc/gdm/custom.conf`.

. Open `/etc/gdm/custom.conf` and uncomment the line:

  WaylandEnable=false

. Add the following line to the `[daemon]` section:

  DefaultSession=gnome-xorg.desktop

. Save the `custom.conf` file.

. Logout or reboot to enter the new session.

[NOTE]
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With the above changes applied, the option to set the GNOME session to use Wayland will actually be removed from the "gear icon" menu on the login screen.
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