# Xorg.conf

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The file **xorg.conf** is a file used for configuring the [X.Org Server](/source/X.Org_Server). While typically located in /etc/X11/xorg.conf, its location may vary across operating system distributions.[1].

For a long time, editing xorg.conf was necessary for advanced input devices and multiple monitor output to work correctly. In modern systems this is seldom necessary due to input hotplugging and the [XRandR](/source/XRandR) extension integrated into new X.org releases. Some devices still require manual editing, notably components utilizing proprietary drivers may require explicit configuration, in order for Xorg to load them.

## See also

- [XF86Config](/source/XF86Config)
- [XFree86 Modeline](/source/XFree86_Modeline)

## External links

- [Xorg.conf manual page](http://www.x.org/archive/X11R7.7/doc/man/man5/xorg.conf.5.xhtml)

## References

1. for details and further possible locations.

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