Useful keyboard shortcuts
This page provides an overview of keyboard shortcuts that can help you use your desktop and applications more efficiently. If you cannot use a mouse or pointing device at all, see Keyboard navigation for more information on navigating user interfaces with only the keyboard.
Getting around the desktop
Alt+F1 or the Super key |
Switch between the Desktop and running applications. In the desktop, start typing to instantly search your applications, contacts, and documents. |
Alt+F2 |
Pop up command window (for quickly running commands). Use the arrow keys to quickly access previously run commands. |
Super+Tab |
Quickly switch between windows. Hold down Shift for reverse order. |
Super+` |
Switch between windows from the same application, or from the selected application after Super+Tab. This shortcut uses ` on US keyboards, where the ` key is above Tab. On all other keyboards, the shortcut is Super plus the key above Tab. |
Alt+Esc |
Switch between windows. Hold down Shift for reverse order. |
Ctrl+Alt+Tab |
Give keyboard focus to the taskbar. In the Desktop, switch keyboard focus between the taskbar and the windows. Use the arrow keys to navigate. |
Super+A |
Show the list of applications. |
Shift+Super+← |
Move the current window one monitor to the left. |
Shift+Super+→ |
Move the current window one monitor to the right. |
Ctrl+Alt+Delete |
|
Super+L |
|
Super+V |
Show the notification list. Press Super+V again or Esc to close. |
Common editing shortcuts
Ctrl+A |
Select all text or items in a list. |
Ctrl+X |
Cut (remove) selected text or items and place it on the clipboard. |
Ctrl+C |
Copy selected text or items to the clipboard. |
Ctrl+V |
ਕਲਿੱਪਬੋਰਡ ਦੇ ਭਾਗ ਚੇਪੋ। |
Ctrl+Z |
ਆਖਰੀ ਕਾਰਵਾਈ ਵਾਪਿਸ ਲੈਣੀ। |
Capturing from the screen
Prnt Scrn |
|
Alt+Prnt Scrn |
|
Shift+Prnt Scrn |
Take a screenshot of an area of the screen. The pointer changes to a crosshair. Click and drag to select an area. |
Ctrl+Alt+Shift+R |
ਇਹ ਵੀ ਵੇਖੋ
- Keyboard navigation — Use applications and the desktop without a mouse.
- Set keyboard shortcuts — Define or change keyboard shortcuts in Keyboard settings.
- What is the Menu key? — The Menu key launches a context menu with the keyboard rather than with a right-click.
- What is the Super key? — The Super key opens the Desktop. You can usually find it next to the Alt key on your keyboard.