My Linux Keyboard Shortcuts
In general we try to be similar to MS-Windows shortcuts.
Default bindings (in MATE)
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
| Alt + F4 | Close the active item, or exit the active program |
| Alt + Tab | Switch between open items |
| Ctrl + Alt + Tab | Use the arrow keys to switch between open items |
| Alt + Esc | Cycle through items in the order in which they were opened |
| Alt + Spacebar | Open the shortcut menu for the active window |
Custom bindings (Window Manager)
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
| Ctrl + Esc | Open the Start menu |
| SuperKey + Up arrow | Toggle Maximize the window. |
| SuperKey + Down arrow | Remove current app from screen or minimize the desktop window. |
| SuperKey + Left arrow | Maximize the app or desktop window to the left side of the screen. |
| SuperKey + Right arrow | Maximize the app or desktop window to the right side of the screen. |
| SuperKey + D | Display or hide the desktop. |
This is configured using this script: keybindings.sh
Xbindkeys
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
| Ctrl + Shift + Esc | Open Task Manager |
| SuperKey + L | Lock your PC |
| SuperKey + E | Open File Manager. |
| SuperKey + F | Open search. |
| SuperKey + R | Open the Run dialog box. |
| SuperKey + KP_Mult | Volume Up |
| SuperKey + KP_Minus | Volume Down |
| SuperKey + KP_Div | Mute Toggle |
| SukerKey + KP_Add | Switch PA output |
This makes use of this xbindkeysrc file.
TODO: SuperKey + V | Open the clipboard.