Lock the screen

`Ctrl` + `Alt` + `L`

All hotkeys for Linux Mint

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