Linux Mint

Frequently used shortcuts

Log out of the system

Ctrl + Alt + Del

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


Red Hat Enterprise (Linux)
Shut Down Red Hat Enterprise Linux System
Task

Ctrl + Alt + Del


Windows 10
Show session options (Lock, Change user, Log off, Task Manager)
Start Menu and Taskbar

Ctrl + Alt + Del


LXDE
LXTask (task manager)
LXDE specific shortcuts

Ctrl + Alt + Del


Ubuntu
Restart the computer immediately, without saving open files
System shortcuts

Ctrl + Alt + Del


Xfce
Start xflock4
Application shortcuts

Ctrl + Alt + Del


GNOME
Power off
Getting around desktop

Ctrl + Alt + Del


Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Shut down Red Hat Enterprise Linux system
General

Ctrl + Alt + Del


Arch Linux
Reboots Computer (specified by the symlink /usr/lib/systemd/system/ctrl-alt-del.target)
Terminal: Virtual console

Ctrl + Alt + Del


KDE Plasma Desktop
Leave
Leaving your computer

Ctrl + Alt + Del


VMWare Workstation Pro
Shut down or, depending on the operating system, log out of the guest operating system.
General

Ctrl + Alt + Del