Linux Keyboard Shortcuts — Mac, Windows & Linux | Linuru

General

Action	Shortcut
Open Activities overview	`N/AN/ASuper`
Search applications and files	`N/AN/ASupertype to search`
Lock the screen	`N/AN/ASuperL`
Log out of session	`N/AN/ACtrlAltDelete`
Open Settings	`N/AN/ASupertype Settings`
Open notification tray	`N/AN/ASuperM`
Switch input source (keyboard layout)	`N/AN/ASuperSpace`
Open the run dialog	`N/AN/AAltF2`
Show all applications	`N/AN/ASuperA`
Switch between open applications	`N/AN/AAltTab`

Window Management

Action	Shortcut
Maximize window	`N/AN/ASuperUp`
Restore or unmaximize window	`N/AN/ASuperDown`
Snap window to left half	`N/AN/ASuperLeft`
Snap window to right half	`N/AN/ASuperRight`
Close the current window	`N/AN/AAltF4`
Minimize the current window	`N/AN/ASuperH`
Toggle fullscreen mode	`N/AN/ASuperF11`
Move window (enter move mode)	`N/AN/AAltF7`
Resize window (enter resize mode)	`N/AN/AAltF8`
Switch between windows of the same app	`N/AN/AAlt``
Open window menu	`N/AN/AAltSpace`
Toggle window always on top	`N/AN/AAltF9`

Workspaces

Action	Shortcut
Switch to workspace above	`N/AN/ASuperPage Up`
Switch to workspace below	`N/AN/ASuperPage Down`
Move window to workspace above	`N/AN/ASuperShiftPage Up`
Move window to workspace below	`N/AN/ASuperShiftPage Down`
Open workspace overview	`N/AN/ASuper`
Switch to workspace 1	`N/AN/ASuperHome`
Switch to workspace 2	`N/AN/ASuperEnd`
Move window one monitor to the left	`N/AN/ASuperShiftLeft`
Move window one monitor to the right	`N/AN/ASuperShiftRight`
Show the desktop	`N/AN/ASuperD`

File Manager (Nautilus)

Action	Shortcut
Open a new file manager window	`N/AN/ACtrlN`
Open a new tab	`N/AN/ACtrlT`
Close the current tab	`N/AN/ACtrlW`
Rename selected file or folder	`N/AN/AF2`
Move selected items to Trash	`N/AN/ADelete`
Permanently delete selected items	`N/AN/AShiftDelete`
Toggle hidden files visibility	`N/AN/ACtrlH`
Open the address bar (type a path)	`N/AN/ACtrlL`
View file or folder properties	`N/AN/AAltEnter`
Create a new folder	`N/AN/ACtrlShiftN`
Search for files in current folder	`N/AN/ACtrlF`
Select all files	`N/AN/ACtrlA`

Screenshots

Action	Shortcut
Capture entire screen to file	`N/AN/APrint Screen`
Capture entire screen to clipboard	`N/AN/ACtrlPrint Screen`
Capture the current window to file	`N/AN/AAltPrint Screen`
Capture the current window to clipboard	`N/AN/ACtrlAltPrint Screen`
Capture a selected area to file	`N/AN/AShiftPrint Screen`
Capture a selected area to clipboard	`N/AN/ACtrlShiftPrint Screen`
Open the GNOME Screenshot tool	`N/AN/ASuperShiftS`
Record a screencast (GNOME 42+)	`N/AN/ACtrlShiftAltR`

Text Editing

Action	Shortcut
Copy selected text	`N/AN/ACtrlC`
Cut selected text	`N/AN/ACtrlX`
Paste from clipboard	`N/AN/ACtrlV`
Undo last action	`N/AN/ACtrlZ`
Redo last undone action	`N/AN/ACtrlShiftZ`
Select all text	`N/AN/ACtrlA`
Copy text in terminal	`N/AN/ACtrlShiftC`
Paste text in terminal	`N/AN/ACtrlShiftV`
Move cursor one word left	`N/AN/ACtrlLeft`
Move cursor one word right	`N/AN/ACtrlRight`
Delete word before cursor	`N/AN/ACtrlBackspace`
Delete word after cursor	`N/AN/ACtrlDelete`

Accessibility

Action	Shortcut
Toggle screen reader (Orca)	`N/AN/ASuperAltS`
Zoom in (screen magnifier)	`N/AN/ASuperAlt8then Super=`
Zoom out (screen magnifier)	`N/AN/ASuperAlt8then Super-`
Toggle zoom (screen magnifier)	`N/AN/ASuperAlt8`
Toggle high contrast mode	`N/AN/ASettings > Accessibility > High Contrast`
Toggle on-screen keyboard	`N/AN/ASettings > Accessibility > Typing`
Toggle large text	`N/AN/ASettings > Accessibility > Large Text`
Increase text size	`N/AN/ACtrl+`
Decrease text size	`N/AN/ACtrl-`
Reset text size to default	`N/AN/ACtrl0`

Terminal

Action	Shortcut
Open a new terminal window	`N/AN/ACtrlAltT`
Open a new terminal tab	`N/AN/ACtrlShiftT`
Close the current terminal tab	`N/AN/ACtrlShiftW`
Copy text in terminal	`N/AN/ACtrlShiftC`
Paste text in terminal	`N/AN/ACtrlShiftV`
Clear the terminal screen	`N/AN/ACtrlL`
Scroll up in terminal	`N/AN/AShiftPage Up`
Scroll down in terminal	`N/AN/AShiftPage Down`
Search terminal output	`N/AN/ACtrlShiftF`
Switch to next terminal tab	`N/AN/ACtrlPage Down`
Switch to previous terminal tab	`N/AN/ACtrlPage Up`
Toggle fullscreen terminal	`N/AN/AF11`

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I take a screenshot on Linux?

Press Print Screen to capture the entire screen, Alt+Print Screen to capture the active window, or Shift+Print Screen to select a region. Add Ctrl to any of these to copy to the clipboard instead of saving a file. On GNOME 42 and later, you can also press Super+Shift+S to open the interactive screenshot tool.

What is the Linux equivalent of Ctrl+Alt+Delete?

On Ubuntu/GNOME, pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete opens a log out dialog by default. To force kill an unresponsive application, use the xkill command or press Alt+F2 and type xkill to get a cursor that closes whatever window you click on. You can also open System Monitor to end processes.

How do I switch between workspaces on Ubuntu?

Press Super+Page Up or Super+Page Down to move between workspaces. Press the Super key alone to open the Activities overview where you can see all workspaces and drag windows between them. To move a window to a different workspace, press Super+Shift+Page Up or Super+Shift+Page Down.

How do I copy and paste in the Linux terminal?

In the GNOME Terminal, use Ctrl+Shift+C to copy and Ctrl+Shift+V to paste. The Shift modifier is required because Ctrl+C is used to interrupt running commands in the terminal. You can also use the right-click context menu or select text and middle-click to paste.

How do I open a terminal quickly on Ubuntu?

Press Ctrl+Alt+T to open a new terminal window instantly. This is one of the most commonly used shortcuts on Ubuntu. Once the terminal is open, you can press Ctrl+Shift+T to open additional tabs within the same terminal window.