Hotkeys and shortcuts for Linux Mint

(Total 38)

Ctrl + Alt +
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Open applications in the current workspace
Ctrl + Alt +
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List all open applications on all workspaces
Alt + ⭾ Tab
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Cycle through open windows
↑   Shift + Alt + ⭾ Tab
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Cycle backwards through open windows
Alt + F2
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Open the run dialog
Win + L
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Open the troubleshooting panel
Alt + F10
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Restore window to its previous size
Alt + F5
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If the window is maximizded, make it unmaximized
Alt + F4
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Close the window
Alt + F7
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Move the window
Win + D
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Show desktop. Press again to return to the previous window
Alt + Space
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Bring up the window menu for an application
Alt + F8
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If the window is not maximizded, resize it
Win +
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Push current window to the left half of the screen. To snap it to the left press CTRL, super, and the left arrow key
Win +
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Push current window to the right half of the screen. To snap it to the right press CTRL, super, and the right arrow key
Win +
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Push current window to the top half of the screen. To snap it to the right press CTRL, super, and the up arrow key
Win +
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Push current window to the top half of the screen. To snap it to the right press CTRL, super, and the down arrow key
↑   Shift + Win +
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Move the window to the monitor on the right
↑   Shift + Win +
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Move the window to the monitor on the left
↑   Shift + Win +
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Move the window to the top monitor
↑   Shift + Win +
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Move the window to bottom monitor
↑   Shift + Ctrl + Alt +
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Move the window to a workspace to the left
↑   Shift + Ctrl + Alt +
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Move the window to a workspace to the right
Ctrl + Alt + Del
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Log out of the system
Ctrl + Alt + End
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Shut down the system
Ctrl + Alt + L
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Lock the screen
Ctrl + Alt + Esc
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Restart the Cinnamon desktop. If Cinnamon locks up, try using this shortcut and see if it solves the issue
Print Screen
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Take a screenshot
Ctrl + Print Screen
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Take a screenshot and copy it to the clipboard
↑   Shift + Print Screen
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Take a screenshot of a section of the screen
Alt + Print Screen
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Take screenshot of the active window
Ctrl + Alt + Print Screen
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Take screenshot of the active window and copy it to the clipboard
↑   Shift + Ctrl + Alt + R
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Record a video of the screen
Ctrl + Alt + T
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Open a terminal window
Win + E
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Open file explorer
Alt + Win + =
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Zoom desktop in / out. Note: Zoom must be enabled under Universal Access Settings
Alt + Win + -
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Zoom desktop in / out. Note: Zoom must be enabled under Universal Access Settings
Alt + Mouse wheel up and down
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Zoom desktop in / out. Note: Zoom must be enabled under Universal Access Settings