Some time ago I blogged about keyboard shortcuts for the Gnome Desktop. I figure its time to revisit some of these. If I’ve missed any that you find helpful as usual drop a comment. I am unaware of any definitive list of Gnome shortcuts. Could this be a start?
Gnome Desktop Keyboard Shortcuts
Alt-F2 : Run Application Dialog
Alt-F1 : Open Applications Menu
Alt-F9 : Minimize Active Window
Alt-Tab : Rotate Current Window Focus
Ctrl+Alt+Left Arrow : Move Virtual Desktop Left
Ctrl+Alt+Right Arrow : Move Virtual Desktop Right
Ctrl+Alt+Shift+Left Arrow : Move Current Application Left
Ctrl+Alt+Shift+Right Arrow : Move Current Application Right
Ctrl+Alt+L : Lock Screen
Ctrl+Alt+Del : Log Out
Ctrl+Alt+Backspace : Restart Gnome (careful)
Nautilus File Management
Shift+Ctrl+N : Create New Folder
Ctrl+T : Delete (to Trash)
Alt+ENTER : File/Folder Properties
Ctrl+1 : Toggle View As Icons
Ctrl+2 : Toggle View As List
Shift+Right Arrow : Open Directory (List View)
Shift+Left Arrow : Close Directory (List View)
Ctrl+S : Select Pattern [enter pattern]
F2 : Rename File
Ctrl+A : Select All
Nautilus Navigation Shortcuts
Ctrl+W : Close Window
Ctrl+Shift+W : Close All Nautilus Windows
Ctrl+R : Reload Nautilus Window
Alt+Up Arrow : Open Parent
Alt+Left Arrow : Back
Alt+Right Arrow : Forward
Alt+Home : Home Folder
Ctrl+L : Location Bar
F9 : Toggle Sidepane
Ctrl+H : Show Hidden Files
Ctrl++ : Zoom In
Ctrl+- : Zoom Out
Ctrl+0 : Normal Size
I know this is a bit of a long list, but I find that using keyboard shortcuts allows me to get more done than reaching for a mouse to navigate around my Desktop. I know many are much more comfortable with the mouse, but learning a few of these shortcuts can’t hurt either. Please comment if I’ve missed any shortcuts.
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