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

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ActionShortcutDescription
Open App Menu (App)Super + F10Open the application menu (top bar) of the focused app
Focus Top BarCtrl + Alt + TabCycle focus between GNOME top bar, dock, and windows
New Workspace AboveShift + Super + Page UpMove window to a new workspace above
New Workspace BelowShift + Super + Page DownMove window to a new workspace below
Switch Workspace UpSuper + Page UpSwitch to workspace above
Switch Workspace DownSuper + Page DownSwitch to workspace below
Show NotificationsSuper + VOpen the notification list / message tray
Focus Search BarCtrl + FFocus the search in the Files app or current window
Open SettingsSuper then Type 'Settings'Open GNOME Settings via the Activities search
Quick Settings PanelSuper + SOpen the quick settings dropdown from the top bar