Ubuntu Keyboard Shortcuts
Linux / Ubuntu keyboard shortcut reference covering 42 bindings for Linux. Commonly searched bindings include Open Terminal, Run Dialog, and Lock Screen. 37 of 42 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copy | Copy selection | |
|
Yes | Source |
| Paste | Paste from clipboard | |
|
Yes | Source |
| Undo | Undo last action | |
|
Yes | Source |
| Select All | Select all text or items in a list | |
|
Yes | Source |
| Cut | Cut selected text or items to the clipboard | |
|
Yes | Source |
General
| Action | Description | Windows | Mac | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Off Dialog | Show log out / power off dialog | |
|
Yes | Source |
| Lock Screen | Lock the session | |
|
Yes | Source |
| Notifications | Open notification list | |
|
Yes | Source |
| Switch Input | Switch keyboard layout | |
|
Yes | Source |
Navigation
| Action | Description | Windows | Mac | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Menu | Open application grid | |
|
Yes | Source |
| Focus Top Bar | Give keyboard focus to the top bar / overview chrome | |
|
Yes | Source |
Search
| Action | Description | Windows | Mac | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Run Dialog | Open command launcher | |
|
Yes | Source |
| Search in Overview | Open Activities and search | |
|
Yes | Source |
Terminal
| Action | Description | Windows | Mac | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Terminal | Launch terminal emulator | |
|
Yes | Source |
| Terminal Copy | Copy highlighted text in the Terminal | |
|
Yes | Source |
| Terminal Paste | Paste into the Terminal | |
|
Yes | Source |
View
| Action | Description | Windows | Mac | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Screenshot | Capture entire screen to file | |
|
Yes | Source |
| Window Screenshot | Capture active window to file | |
|
Yes | Source |
| Screenshot Tool | Launch interactive screenshot tool | |
|
Yes | Source |
| Toggle Fullscreen | Toggle fullscreen in supported apps | |
|
Community | — |
| Toggle Zoom | Toggle screen magnifier | |
|
Yes | Source |
| Zoom In | Zoom in with screen magnifier | |
|
Community | — |
| Screencast | Start or stop a screencast recording | |
|
Yes | Source |
Window
| Action | Description | Windows | Mac | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tile Left | Snap window to left half | |
|
Yes | Source |
| Tile Right | Snap window to right half | |
|
Yes | Source |
| Tile Up | Maximize window | |
|
Yes | Source |
| Tile Down | Restore or minimize window | |
|
Yes | Source |
| Switch Windows | Quickly switch between windows | |
|
Yes | Source |
| Switch Windows Reverse | Switch windows in reverse order | |
|
Yes | Source |
| Activities Overview | Show activities overview | |
|
Yes | Source |
| Workspace Previous | Switch to previous workspace | |
|
Yes | Source |
| Workspace Next | Switch to next workspace | |
|
Yes | Source |
| Close Window | Close active window | |
|
Yes | Source |
| Move Window to Previous Workspace | Move the current window to the previous workspace | |
|
Yes | Source |
| Show Desktop | Hide all windows and show desktop | |
|
Community | — |
| New Tab | Open new tab in supported apps | |
|
Community | — |
| Close Tab | Close current tab in supported apps | |
|
Community | — |
| Switch Same-App Windows | Switch between windows from the same application | |
|
Yes | Source |
| Switch Windows in Workspace | Switch between windows in the current workspace | |
|
Yes | Source |
| Move Window to Next Workspace | Move the current window to the next workspace | |
|
Yes | Source |
| Move Window to Left Monitor | Move the current window one monitor to the left | |
|
Yes | Source |
| Move Window to Right Monitor | Move the current window one monitor to the right | |
|
Yes | Source |