| Chapter 1. Basic Skills Using GNOME |
1.2. Keyboard Skills
1.2.a. Global Shortcut Keys
Global shortcut keys enable you to use the keyboard to perform tasks related to your desktop, rather than tasks on the currently selected window or application. The following table lists some global shortcut keys:
|
Shortcut Key |
Function |
|---|---|
|
Alt+F1 |
Open the Applications Menu. |
|
Alt+F2 |
Display the Run Application dialog. See the section called Running Applications for more information. |
|
Print Screen |
Take a screenshot of the entire desktop. See the section called Taking Screenshots for more information. |
|
Alt+Print Screen |
Take a screenshot of the currently focused window. |
|
Ctrl+Alt+Arrow keys |
Switch to the workspace to the specified direction of the current workspace. See the section called Workspaces for more information on working with multiple workspaces. |
|
Ctrl+Alt+D |
Minimize all windows and give focus to the desktop. |
|
Alt+Tab |
Switch between windows. A list of windows that you can select is displayed. Release the keys to select a window. You can press the Shift key to cycle through the windows in reverse order. |
|
Ctrl+Alt+Tab |
Switch the focus between the panels and the desktop. A list of items that you can select is displayed. Release the keys to select an item. You can press the Shift key to cycle through the items in reverse order. |
(Next: Window Shortcut Keys)
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GNOME Desktop Basic Skills
Table of Contents
1.1 Mouse Skills
1.1.a. Mouse
Buttons
1.1.b. Mouse
Actions
1.1.c. Mouse
Pointers
1.2 Keyboard Skills
1.2.a. Global Shortcut Keys (You are here)
1.2.b. Window
Shortcut Keys
1.2.c. Application
Keys
1.2.d. Access
Keys
