Keyboard Shortcuts

Use the Keyboard Shortcuts preference tool to customize the default keyboard shortcuts.

A keyboard shortcut is a key or combination of keys that provide an alternative to standard ways of performing an action. For more about keyboard shortcuts, and a list of the default shortcuts used on the Oracle Solaris Desktop, see Appendix B, Using the Keyboard.

The keyboard shortcuts are grouped as follows:

• Desktop – Shortcuts for tasks related to the whole desktop, such as logging out, locking the screen, opening the panel menubar, or launching a web browser.

• Sound – Shortcuts for controlling your music player and the system volume.

• Window Management – Shortcuts for working with windows and workspaces, such as maximizing or moving the current window, and switching to another workspace. For more information about these kinds of actions, see Working With Windows and Workspaces Overview.

• Accessibility – Shortcuts for starting assistive technologies, such as a screen reader, a magnifier, or an on-screen keyboard.

• Custom Shortcuts – Shortcuts that you have added with the Add button. This section will not be shown if there are no custom shortcuts.

How to Add a Custom Shortcut

1. Choose System → Preferences → Keyboard Shortcuts.
2. Click the Add button in the action area.
3. Provide a name and a command for the new shortcut.

   The new custom shortcut will appear in the list of shortcuts and can be edited in the same way as the predefined shortcuts.

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   Note - To remove a custom shortcut, use the Remove button.

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How to Edit a Keyboard Shortcut

1. Choose System → Preferences → Keyboard Shortcuts.
2. Click the action in the list or use the arrow keys to select the shortcut and press Return.
3. Press the new key or key combination you want to assign to the action.

   To clear a shortcut, press Backspace. The action is now marked as Disabled.

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   Note - To cancel assigning a shortcut, click elsewhere in the window or press Esc.

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