Window shortcut keys allow you to use the keyboard to perform tasks on the currently focused window. The following table lists some window shortcut keys:
|
Shortcut Key |
Function |
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Alt+Tab |
Switch between windows. A list of windows that you can select is displayed. Release the keys to select a window. You can press the Shift key to cycle through the windows in reverse order. |
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Alt+F4 |
Close the currently focused window. |
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Alt+F5 |
Un maximize the current window, if it is maximized. |
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Alt+F7 |
Move the currently focused window. After pressing this shortcut, you can move the window using either the mouse or the arrow keys. To finish the move, click the mouse or press any key on the keyboard. |
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Alt+F8 |
Resize the currently focused window. After pressing this shortcut, you can resize the window using either the mouse or the arrow keys. To finish the resize, click the mouse or press any key on the keyboard. |
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Alt+F9 |
Minimize the current window. |
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Alt+F10 |
Maximize the current window. |
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Alt+spacebar |
Open the window menu for the currently selected window. The window menu allows you to perform actions on the window, such as minimizing, moving between workspaces, and closing. |
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Shift+Ctrl+Alt+Arrow keys |
Move the current window to another workspace in the specified direction. See the section called Workspaces for more information on working with multiple workspaces. |
