GNOME 2.0 Desktop for the Solaris Operating Environment User Guide

Desktop Environment Shortcut Keys

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.