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30 Unity Desktop Keyboard Shortcuts

Just like Windows or Linux distributions, Ubuntu’s Unity Desktop has its way of doing things. We often forget that tasks can be performed more efficiently by using Unity Desktop shortcuts. Not only does Windows have its keyboard shortcuts, but Linux also has its own set of keyboard shortcuts that work well in the Unity Desktop environment.

Download Unity Desktop Shortcuts PDF

Unity Desktop shortcuts are actions assigned to predefined sets of actions. Browsing through the list of Unity Desktop shortcuts below will provide you with a good overview of which shortcuts are assigned to which actions. You can download the Unity Desktop shortcuts list in PDF format.

Manage Windows and Workspaces Shortcuts

Action Unity Desktop Shortcuts
Expo mode. Expands all workspaces into a single view Win + S
Minimize all windows to show the desktop Win + D
Spread view of all windows on all workspaces Win + W
Expo mode for Windows in the current workspace only Shift + Alt + Up Arrow key
Change to workspace left Ctrl + Alt + Left Arrow key
Change to workspace right Ctrl + Alt + Right Arrow key
Change to workspace up Ctrl + Alt + Up Arrow key
Change to workspace down Ctrl + Alt + Down Arrow key
Move the current window to the workspace left Ctrl + Alt + Shift + Left Arrow key
Move the current window to the workspace right Ctrl + Alt + Shift + Right Arrow key
Move the current window to the workspace up Ctrl + Alt + Shift + Up Arrow key
Move the current window to the workspace down Ctrl + Alt + Shift + Down Arrow key

Similar Programs: Linux Mint Keyboard Shortcuts

Dash Shortcuts

Action Unity Desktop Shortcuts
Tap to open the dash with a focus on the search box Win
Launch selected item Enter
Open the Find Files dash Win + F
Open the Applications dash Win + A
Open the dash for entering commands Alt + F2

Launcher Shortcuts

Action Unity Desktop Shortcut keys
Hold to place focus on the Launcher Win
Launch the application in the 1…9th position Win + 1 … 9
Launch a new instance of the application in the 1…9th position Shift + Win + 1 … 9
Open the launcher with a keyboard focus Alt + F1

Other Shortcuts

Action Unity Desktop Shortcut keys
Open the first application menu item F10
Launch a terminal Ctrl + Alt + T
Open trash Win + T
Lock the screen Ctrl + Alt + L
Take a screenshot of the current view prt sc
Take a screenshot of the current window Alt + prt sc

Both newcomers and longtime users will find the above list to be quite essential and can incorporate it into their routine. However, some users may be interested in alternatives to the Unity Desktop Environment. The best alternative to the Unity Desktop Environment is GNOME.

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