Gnome 3.0 (Linux)

Manage Windows and Workspaces

Cycle through open windows without invoking the alt+tab switcher.

alt + esc

All hotkeys for Gnome 3.0 (Linux)

Manage Windows and Workspaces
Open the Overview, showing all workspaces and windows.

win or alt + f1

Manage Windows and Workspaces
Cycle through open windows. Add shift to cycle in the reverse direction.

alt + tab

Manage Windows and Workspaces
Cycle through open windows of a single application (while alt+tab switcher is open).

alt + `

Manage Windows and Workspaces
Cycle through open windows without invoking the alt+tab switcher.

alt + esc

Manage Windows and Workspaces
Cycle through open windows of a single application without invoking the alt+tab switcher

alt + f6

Manage Windows and Workspaces
Move to workspace up/down

ctrl + alt + arrow up / arrow down

Manage Windows and Workspaces
Move current window to workspace up/down

ctrl + alt + shift + arrow up / arrow down

General Desktop Commands
Open a command dialog box.

alt + f2

General Desktop Commands
Hold alt while selecting the "Suspend" item in the user menu (upper right) to display the "Shut Down" option.

alt

General Desktop Commands
Lock screen.

ctrl + alt + l

General Desktop Commands
Logout.

ctrl + alt + delete

General Desktop Commands
Take a screenshot of the current view.

printscreen

General Desktop Commands
Take a screenshot of the current window.

alt + printscreen

General Desktop Commands
Begin recording a screencast. (may not be supported in all distributions)

ctrl + alt + shift + r

Window Commands
Close current window.

alt + f4

Window Commands
Restore/Unmaximize current window (if maximized)

alt + f5

Window Commands
Move current window. Use mouse or arrow keys to move, then press any key or click the mouse to finish.

alt + f7 or alt +drag

Window Commands
Resize current window. Use mouse or arrow up/arrow down to resize, then press any key or click the mouse to finish.

alt + f8 or alt +middle click drag

Window Commands
Maximize/Unmaximize window.

alt + f10

Window Commands
Open the window menu.

alt + space

Similar combinations for other applications


Microsoft Windows 7 (Windows)
Cycle through programs on taskbar in the order they were opened or accessed
Managing 'Windows' in Windows 7 - Switch between Applications

Alt + Esc / Alt + Shift + Esc


Microsoft Windows 7 (Windows)
Cycle through programs on taskbar in the order they were opened or accessed
Windows Explorer - Switch between Applications

Alt + Esc / Alt + Shift + Esc


Microsoft Windows 7 (Windows)
Cycle through programs on taskbar in the order they were opened or accessed
Windows Admin - Switch between Applications

Alt + Esc / Alt + Shift + Esc


Microsoft Windows 7 (Windows)
Cycle through programs on taskbar in the order they were opened or accessed
Ease of Access and Magnifier - Switch between Applications

Alt + Esc / Alt + Shift + Esc


Linux Mint (Linux)
Toggle Scale view (display all windows on current Workspace)
Manage Windows and Workspaces

Ctrl + Alt + Arrow Down / Alt + Esc


Openbox
Lower the active window behind other windows, and activate the last window that was in use
General

Alt + Esc


LXDE
Hide window
LDXE / Openbox

Alt + Esc


Microsoft Paint
Minimizes MS Paint interface
Alt key menu

Alt + Esc


GNOME
Switch between windows in the current workspace. Hold down Shift for reverse order.
Getting around desktop

Alt + Esc


Microsoft Windows Vista (Windows)
Cycle Through the Applications in the order they were opened/accessed.
Working on the Vista Desktop

Alt + Esc / Alt + Shift + Esc