Wednesday, 26 December 2012

keyboard shortcuts for ubuntu



keyboard shortcuts for ubuntu



Ubuntu makes use of a variety of keyboard shortcuts for quick access to built-in functions. Some of these shortcuts are similar to those found under Windows, while some are unique
shortcut keys            description

Alt+F4                Quit application
F1                       Context-sensitive help
F10                    Open a program’s File menu; use left/right cursor keys to move between other menus
Alt+F1               Open main menu; use left/right cursor keys to move between menus
Alt+F2                Open “Run Application” dialog box, whereby applications can be started by typing their
                           filenames
Alt+Tab               Switch between applications
Shift+Alt+up cursor     Switch between applications using a live preview of each window (like Mac OS’s
                                   Exposé feature)
Ctrl+Alt+ left/right cursor              Switch between virtual desktops
Windows+E                Switch between virtual desktops by viewing a live preview of each desktop (double-
                                   click to select)
Windows+M                Invert colors on desktop (useful for partially-sighted people, or if using the computer
                                    at night)
Windows+N                     Invert colors in top-most program window
Ctrl+Alt+Backspace         Restart the graphical subsystem (X); should only be used in emergencies because
                                         the restart is instant and without confirmation—all data will be lost!
Alt+F9                             Minimize window
Alt+F10                           Maximize window
Alt+F5                             Restore window after maximizing
Alt+F7                            Allows you to move window using cursor keys; hit Enter when done
Alt+F8                            Allows you resize window using cursor keys; hit Enter when done
PrintScreen                     Take screenshot of whole desktop
Alt+PrintScreen              Take screenshot of currently active program window

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