Desktop environment shortcut keys enable you to use the keyboard to perform desktop environment tasks. The following table lists some desktop environment shortcut keys:
Default Shortcut Keys |
Function |
---|---|
Alt + F1 |
Opens the GNOME Menu. |
Alt + F2 |
Displays the Run Program 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. |