General shortcut keys enable you to use the keyboard to perform general GNOME Desktop tasks. The following table lists some general shortcut keys:
Default Shortcut Keys |
Function |
---|---|
Ctrl + Esc |
Opens the Main Menu. |
Super + R |
Displays the Run Application dialog. |
Print Screen |
Takes a screenshot. |
Alt + Print Screen |
Takes a screenshot of the window that has focus. |
Ctrl + Alt + right arrow |
Switches to the workspace to the right of the current workspace. |
Ctrl + Alt + left arrow |
Switches to the workspace to the left of the current workspace. |
Ctrl + Alt + up arrow |
Switches to the workspace above the current workspace. |
Ctrl + Alt + down arrow |
Switches to the workspace below the current workspace. |
Ctrl + Alt + d |
Minimizes all windows, and gives focus to the desktop. |
F1 |
Starts the online help browser, and displays appropriate online Help. |