Linux GNOME Panel & Workspaces Shortcuts
Linux GNOME Panel & Workspaces keyboard shortcuts with key combinations, actions, and usage notes.
How to use this reference
Use this category reference to find shortcuts for the platform shown. Start with the section for your operating system, read the action and description, and try the shortcut in an appropriate application. Keys joined with a plus sign are held together; alternatives let you choose the combination that works on your keyboard. A gesture requires a compatible touchpad or touch screen rather than a physical keyboard.
Before practicing, check which window has focus. Text fields, browser tabs, terminal sessions, and system dialogs can interpret the same keys differently. Save any open work before testing commands that close a window, delete content, or change system settings. Accessibility commands may need to be enabled in settings first, and a laptop may require the Fn key for function keys. If a combination is intercepted by an application or a custom keymap, consult its built-in help and your operating system settings. Follow the full platform guide for related commands and additional context.
Ubuntu Linux
| Action | Shortcut | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Open App Menu (App) | Super + F10 | Open the application menu (top bar) of the focused app |
| Focus Top Bar | Ctrl + Alt + Tab | Cycle focus between GNOME top bar, dock, and windows |
| New Workspace Above | Shift + Super + Page Up | Move window to a new workspace above |
| New Workspace Below | Shift + Super + Page Down | Move window to a new workspace below |
| Switch Workspace Up | Super + Page Up | Switch to workspace above |
| Switch Workspace Down | Super + Page Down | Switch to workspace below |
| Show Notifications | Super + V | Open the notification list / message tray |
| Focus Search Bar | Ctrl + F | Focus the search in the Files app or current window |
| Open Settings | Super then Type 'Settings' | Open GNOME Settings via the Activities search |
| Quick Settings Panel | Super + S | Open the quick settings dropdown from the top bar |