30 Kali Linux Keyboard Shortcuts

Learn Kali Linux Shortcuts for Linux

Most Used Kali Linux Shortcuts

ActionLinux Shortcuts
Open windowAlt + F1
Open command windowAlt + F2
Close windowAlt + F4
Move windowAlt + F7
Resize windowAlt + F8
Toggle maximization stateAlt + F10
Minimize all windowsCtrl + Alt + D
Activate the window menuAlt + Spacebar
NewCtrl + N
CutCtrl + X
CopyCtrl + C
PasteCtrl + P
UndoCtrl + Z
SaveCtrl + S
QuitCtrl + Q
Online helpF1
Left click menu on the cursorF10

Workspaces Shortcuts

ActionLinux Shortcuts
Move window one workspace to the leftShift + Ctrl + Alt + Left Arrow key
Move window one workspace to the rightShift + Ctrl + Alt + Right Arrow key
Move window one workspace upShift + Ctrl + Alt + Up Arrow key
Move window one workspace downShift + Ctrl + Alt + Down Arrow key

Screenshot Shortcuts

ActionKali Linux Shortcut keys
Take a screenshotPrint Screen
Take a screenshot of a windowAlt + Print Screen
Screenshot to clipboardCtrl + Print Screen
Screenshot of a window to clipboardCtrl + Alt + Print Screen
Screenshot of an area to clipboardCtrl + Shift + Print Screen
Record a screencastShift + Ctrl + Alt + R

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