Linux Mint

Frequently used shortcuts

Bring up the window menu for an application

Alt + Space

All hotkeys for Linux Mint

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Open applications in the current workspace

Ctrl + Alt +

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List all open applications on all workspaces

Ctrl + Alt +

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Cycle through open windows

Alt + ⭾ Tab

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Cycle backwards through open windows

↑   Shift + Alt + ⭾ Tab

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Open the run dialog

Alt + F2

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Open the troubleshooting panel

Win + L

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Restore window to its previous size

Alt + F10

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If the window is maximizded, make it unmaximized

Alt + F5

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Close the window

Alt + F4

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Move the window

Alt + F7

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Show desktop. Press again to return to the previous window

Win + D

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Bring up the window menu for an application

Alt + Space

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If the window is not maximizded, resize it

Alt + F8

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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

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 + Win +

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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

↑   Shift + Ctrl + Alt +

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Log out of the system

Ctrl + Alt + Del

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Shut down the system

Ctrl + Alt + End

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Lock the screen

Ctrl + Alt + L

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Restart the Cinnamon desktop. If Cinnamon locks up, try using this shortcut and see if it solves the issue

Ctrl + Alt + Esc

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Take a screenshot

Print Screen

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Take a screenshot and copy it to the clipboard

Ctrl + Print Screen

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Take a screenshot of a section of the screen

↑   Shift + Print Screen

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Take screenshot of the active window

Alt + Print Screen

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Take screenshot of the active window and copy it to the clipboard

Ctrl + Alt + Print Screen

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Record a video of the screen

↑   Shift + Ctrl + Alt + R

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Open a terminal window

Ctrl + Alt + T

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Open file explorer

Win + E

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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 + Win + -

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Zoom desktop in / out. Note: Zoom must be enabled under Universal Access Settings

Alt + Mouse wheel up and down

Similar combinations for other applications


Microsoft Windows 7 (Windows)
Opens the title bar menu
Managing 'Windows' in Windows 7 - Move and Resize Active Window

Alt + Space


Microsoft Windows 7 (Windows)
Opens the title bar menu
Windows Explorer - Move and Resize Active Window

Alt + Space


Access 2010 (Windows)
Show the program icon menu
Manage Access Features - Menus

Alt + Space


Firefox (Linux)
Opens the title bar menu (default Windows feature)
Firefox Windows

Alt + Space


Firefox (Windows)
Opens the title bar menu (default Windows feature)
Firefox Windows

Alt + Space


Microsoft Windows 7 (Windows)
Opens the title bar menu
Windows Admin - Move and Resize Active Window

Alt + Space


Access 2010 (Windows)
Display the control menu
Manage Access Features - Manage Windows

Alt + Space


Microsoft Windows 7 (Windows)
Opens the title bar menu
Ease of Access and Magnifier - Move and Resize Active Window

Alt + Space


Access 2010 (Windows)
Show the program icon menu
Working with Text and Data - Menus

Alt + Space


Microsoft Windows 8 (Windows)
Opens the title bar menu
Managing Windows 8 Desktop Windows

Alt + Space


Adobe Photoshop CS5 (Windows)
Temporarily switch to Zoom Out tool
View Images

Alt + Space


Access 2010 (Windows)
Display the control menu
Working with Text and Data - Manage Windows

Alt + Space


Access 2010 (Windows)
Show the program icon menu
Working with Access Views - Menus

Alt + Space


Virtual DJ (Windows)
Mix
All Shortcuts

Alt + Space


Microsoft Excel 2013 (Windows)
Display the Control menu for Main Excel window
Manage Multiple Workbooks

Alt + Space


Access 2010 (Windows)
Display the control menu
Working with Access Views - Manage Windows

Alt + Space


Linux Mint (Linux)
Open window menu
Current Application Window

Alt + Space


Access 2010 (Windows)
Show the program icon menu
The Rest - Menus

Alt + Space


Microsoft Word 2013 (Windows)
Open the window menu
The Rest

Alt + Space


Skype for Business (Lync) 2016 (Windows)
Open the System menu. Alt opens the menu bar
Main Window

Alt + Space


Microsoft Windows 10 (Windows)
Open dialog box on active window
The Rest

Alt + Space


Camtasia 8 (Windows)
Display system menu
Standard Windows Shortcuts

Alt + Space


Microsoft Excel 2010 (Windows)
Display the Control menu for Main Excel window.
Manage Multiple Workbooks

Alt + Space


Skype for Business (Lync) 2016 (Windows)
Open tab window’s system menu
Tabbed conversations

Alt + Space


Access 2016 (Windows)
Display Control Menu
Windows/Content Switching/Navigation

Alt + Space


Access 2010 (Windows)
Display the control menu
The Rest - Manage Windows

Alt + Space


Steinberg Cubase 9 (Windows)
Play selection range
Transport

Alt + Space


Kingsoft Spreadsheets 2016 (Windows)
Display Control Menu from Program Window
Display Various Objects

Alt + Space


Raspbian
Open program menu
General

Alt + Space


i3 (window manager)
Toggle focus mode
Basic shortcuts

Alt + Space


Modo (Windows)
Animation shortcuts (only in the Animation layout)
Pie Menus

Alt + Space


Modo (Windows)
Quick access pop-over
General Modeling

Alt + Space


Affinity Photo
Non Breaking Space
Text shortcuts

Alt + Space


Openbox
Show the client menu for the active window
General

Alt + Space


LXDE
Window menu
LDXE / Openbox

Alt + Space


Ubuntu
Bring up window menu with with ‘Always on Top’ and ‘Minimize’ and ‘Maximize’ and above commands
Windows

Alt + Space


Xfce
Window operations menu
Window manipulation

Alt + Space


Alteryx
Show the System menu
Other shortcuts

Alt + Space


Virtual DJ 2018
Mix now
General

Alt + Space


Clip Studio Paint Pro
Zoom (scale down)
Frequently used shortcuts

Alt + Space


Microsoft Paint
Equivalent to right-clicking on the title bar
Alt key menu

Alt + Space


Adobe Photoshop CC
Switch to Zoom Out tool
View images

Alt + Space


KDE Plasma Desktop
Run Command Interface
Working with windows

Alt + Space


GNOME
Activate the window menu
Windows

Alt + Space


Microsoft FrontPage
Display the window shortcut menu (Control menu).
Access and use menus and toolbars

Alt + Space


Ardour
Play edit range
Edit Point Playback

Alt + Space


Android
Search page
General

Alt + Space


Maple
Access Window Menu
TTY Mode Functions in Command-line Maple

Alt + Space


NewsBin Pro
Open the shortcut menu for the active window
Standard Windows keyboard navigation

Alt + Space


REAPER
Transport: Play (skip time selection)
Section: Main

Alt + Space


WPS Office
Displays the Control menu for the program window
General

Alt + Space


Blender
Orientation menu
General

Alt + Space


Microsoft Access 2016
Show the program icon menu (on the program title bar), also known as the control menu
Navigate in the Access workspace

Alt + Space


Remote Desktop Services
Remote Desktop shortcut: Alt + D. Display the system menu
Equivalent remote shortcuts

Alt + Space


Launchy
Bring up Launchy
General

Alt + Space


Windows 3.1
Open Control Box
Menu features

Alt + Space


Microsoft Excel 2016
Displays the Control menu for the Excel window
Other useful shortcut keys

Alt + Space


Microsoft Projects 2007 (Windows)
Activate the Control menu.
Navigate views and windows

Alt + Space


Gnome 3.0 (Linux)
Open the window menu.
Window Commands

alt + space


Gnome 2.32 (Linux)
Open the window menu.
Window Management

Alt + Space


Internet Explorer (Windows)
Opens the title bar menu.
Manage IE8 Windows

Alt + Space


Dynamics CRM 2011 (Windows)
Display the System menu for the active window
General Shortcuts

Alt + Space


Microsoft Windows Vista (Windows)
Open the title bar menu.
Work with Vista (Application) Windows

Alt + Space


Microsoft Excel 2007 (Windows)
Open the shortcut menu of a dialog box.
Microsoft Clip Organizer main

Alt + Space


Adobe Photoshop CS4 (Windows)
Switch to Zoom Out tool
Shortcut Keys for viewing images

Alt + Space


Windows Media Player 11 (Windows)
Opens the title bar menu (default Windows feature).
Manage the Media Player Windows

Alt + Space


Microsoft Word 2010 (Windows)
Open the window menu
The Rest

Alt + Space


DBeaver 6.0.3
Navigate to the link in active cell
Data viewer

Alt + Space


Nano
Go back one word
Navigation

Alt + Space