Ubuntu Desktop 9 Shortcuts (linux)
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1. Desktop shortcuts
This section lists common Keyboard Shortcuts which can be used to operate parts of the desktop (such as windows and the menu bar).
| alt+f1 | Open the Applications menu. |
| alt+f2 | Run an application by typing its name in the box which appears. |
| print screen | (Print Screen) Take a screenshot of the whole screen. |
| alt+print screen | Take a screenshot of the current window. |
| alt+tab | Switch between currently-open windows. Press Alt+Tab and then release Tab (but continue to hold Alt). Press Tab repeatedly to cycle through the list of available windows which appears on the screen. Release the Alt key to switch to the selected window. |
| ctrl+alt+arrow left / arrow right | Lets you quickly switch between your Workspaces. |
| alt+f7 | Moves the current window (can be moved with mouse or keyboard).(*). |
| alt+f8 | Resizes current window (again, can be moved with mouse or keyboard). (*). |
| alt+f9 | Minimizes current window. (*). |
| alt+f10 | Maximizes current window. (*). |
| alt+space | Brings up window menu with with 'Always on Top' and 'Minimise' and 'Maximise' and above commands. (*). |
| alt+f5 | Returns window to 'normal' or previous size. (**). |
| alt+f4 | Closes window. (**). |
2. Desktop Effects enabled shortcuts
All of the shortcuts listed in this section require Desktop Effects to be enabled
| ctrl+alt+arrow left / arrow right | Spins the 'cube' that your workspaces reside on, allowing you to select the workspace you wish to use. |
| ctrl+alt+arrow up | Enables an 'expose' like feature that presents you with all the windows you currently have open, allowing you to select the one you wish to give focus to. |
| ctrl+alt+arrow down | Unfolds your workspace cube allowing you to see more than one of your workspaces at once, using the left and right cursor keys with this active will allow you to select the workspace you wish to use. |
3. Common application shortcuts
These shortcuts do not apply in all applications, but usually perform the functions listed below.
| ctrl+c | Copy the selected text/object. |
| ctrl+x | Cut the selected text/object. |
| ctrl+v | Paste/insert the selected text/object. |
| ctrl+a | Select all text. |
| ctrl+b | Make the selected text bold. |
| ctrl+i | Make the selected text italic. |
| ctrl+u | Underline the selected text. |
| ctrl+n | Open a new document or window. |
| ctrl+s | Save the current document. |
| ctrl+o | Open another document. |
| ctrl+p | Print the current document. |
| ctrl+z | Undo the last change you made. |
| ctrl+shift+z | Redo a change that you just undid. |