Ubuntu Keyboard Shortcuts
Linux / Ubuntu keyboard shortcut reference covering 31 bindings for Linux. Commonly searched bindings include Open Terminal, Run Dialog, and Lock Screen. 26 of 31 shortcuts are verified against official Linux / Ubuntu documentation, each with a linked source when available. Search by action name, filter by category, look up what a key combination does, print a cheat sheet, or practice with flashcards.
Official Linux / Ubuntu documentation
Editing
| Action | Description | Windows | Mac | Verified | Source |
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| Copy |
Copy selection |
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Yes |
Source |
| Paste |
Paste from clipboard |
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Yes |
Source |
| Undo |
Undo last action |
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Yes |
Source |
General
| Action | Description | Windows | Mac | Verified | Source |
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| Power Off Dialog |
Show log out / power off dialog |
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Yes |
Source |
| Lock Screen |
Lock the session |
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Yes |
Source |
| Notifications |
Open notification list |
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Yes |
Source |
| Switch Input |
Switch keyboard layout |
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Yes |
Source |
Navigation
| Action | Description | Windows | Mac | Verified | Source |
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| Application Menu |
Open application grid |
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Yes |
Source |
Search
| Action | Description | Windows | Mac | Verified | Source |
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| Run Dialog |
Open command launcher |
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Yes |
Source |
| Search in Overview |
Open Activities and search |
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Yes |
Source |
Terminal
| Action | Description | Windows | Mac | Verified | Source |
|---|
| Open Terminal |
Launch terminal emulator |
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Yes |
Source |
View
| Action | Description | Windows | Mac | Verified | Source |
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| Full Screenshot |
Capture entire screen to file |
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Yes |
Source |
| Window Screenshot |
Capture active window to file |
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Yes |
Source |
| Screenshot Tool |
Launch interactive screenshot tool |
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Yes |
Source |
| Toggle Fullscreen |
Toggle fullscreen in supported apps |
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Community |
— |
| Toggle Zoom |
Toggle screen magnifier |
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Yes |
Source |
| Zoom In |
Zoom in with screen magnifier |
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Community |
— |
Window
| Action | Description | Windows | Mac | Verified | Source |
|---|
| Tile Left |
Snap window to left half |
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Yes |
Source |
| Tile Right |
Snap window to right half |
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Yes |
Source |
| Tile Up |
Maximize window |
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Yes |
Source |
| Tile Down |
Restore or minimize window |
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Yes |
Source |
| Switch Windows |
Quickly switch between windows |
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Yes |
Source |
| Switch Windows Reverse |
Switch windows in reverse order |
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Yes |
Source |
| Activities Overview |
Show activities overview |
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Yes |
Source |
| Workspace Previous |
Switch to previous workspace |
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Yes |
Source |
| Workspace Next |
Switch to next workspace |
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Yes |
Source |
| Close Window |
Close active window |
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Yes |
Source |
| Move Window to Workspace |
Move window to adjacent workspace |
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Yes |
Source |
| Show Desktop |
Hide all windows and show desktop |
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Community |
— |
| New Tab |
Open new tab in supported apps |
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Community |
— |
| Close Tab |
Close current tab in supported apps |
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Community |
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