key_board_commands.md

Ubuntu Keyboard Shortcuts

Shortcuts in Ubuntu help users navigate, manage windows, and control settings efficiently, reducing reliance on the mouse. Below are the key categories of shortcuts:

1. System and Application Management

• Super (Windows Key) – Opens the Activities Overview for searching apps, files, and settings.
• Alt + F2 – Opens a quick command prompt for running applications (e.g., gnome-terminal).
• Ctrl + Alt + T – Launches the terminal.
• Alt + Tab – Switches between open applications.

2. Window and Workspace Management

• Super + Left/Right Arrow – Snaps the window to half of the screen.
• Super + Up Arrow – Maximizes the window.
• Super + Down Arrow – Restores or minimizes the window.
• Super + Shift + Arrow Keys – Moves a window to another monitor.
• Ctrl + Alt + Arrow Keys – Switches between virtual workspaces.

3. System Control and Settings

• Super + L – Locks the screen.
• Ctrl + Alt + Delete – Opens the power-off dialog.
• Alt + PrtSc, then R + E + I + S + U + B – Performs a safe system reboot (REISUB).

4. File Management

• Ctrl + N – Opens a new file manager window.
• Ctrl + L – Focuses the location bar to type a path.
• Ctrl + H – Toggles hidden files.
• F2 – Renames a selected file or folder.

5. Text Editing and Terminal Shortcuts

• Ctrl + C / Ctrl + V – Copy/Paste in supported applications.
• Ctrl + Shift + V – Pastes text in the terminal.
• Ctrl + Shift + T – Opens a new terminal tab.
• Ctrl + D – Closes the current terminal tab.

6. Screenshot and Screen Recording

• PrtSc – Takes a full-screen screenshot.
• Shift + PrtSc – Captures a selected area.
• Alt + PrtSc – Captures the current window.
• Ctrl + Alt + Shift + R – Starts/stops screen recording (GNOME only).