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1) use super key (Windows key)

The Windows key is called the Super Key in the Unix system, and you only need to press the super key to open the search box shown in the following figure.

Ubuntu keyboard shortcut

To search for an application, simply enter the name of the application, and then click the application's icon (or use the arrow keys to move to the corresponding application).

So search application

What if you have a lot of windows open and want a global preview? You can use the super key to view all launched applications at once, as shown below.

Switch between applications

2) use shortcut keys to start the terminal

Another convenient shortcut is the terminal shortcut. You can use the simple Ubuntu keyboard shortcut CTRL + ALT + T to start the terminal. This is one of the easiest ways to start a terminal in the shortest possible time.

Start the terminal in Ubuntu

3) Lock the screen

Just as in Windows, to lock the screen, simply press the super key + L or CTRL + ALT + L. This is easier and faster than going to the upper right corner to select the option to lock the screen.

4) display the desktop when multiple windows are open

Sometimes you need to minimize all windows and return to the desktop when you have multiple windows open. At this point, you only need to press the super key + D or CTRL + ALT + D to minimize all the active windows, leaving only the desktop.

5) start the application menu

Usually, Ubuntu 18.04 comes with a GNOME desktop environment, and we can click on a set of dots in the lower left corner to display the application menu. But this operation must be slower than the shortcut key, which is the super key + A.

Ubuntu keyboard shortcut

6) switch between running applications

In some cases, you may open multiple applications. To easily switch between applications, you can use the super key + Tab or Alt + Tab. When in use, hold down the super key and press the Tab key to switch between applications. After selecting the desired application, release two more keys.

Toggle label

7) switch notification tray

The GNOME interface on Ubuntu 18.04 comes with a notification tray that you can click on the date on the top bar to access. You can view some of the most recent events of the application on the tray. To open the notification tray, simply press the super key + M. In addition, you can also press the super key + V to switch various notifications.

Start the notification tray

8) paste the window

Just like in the Windows operating system, you can align the application window to the left or right so that it eventually occupies half the screen on the left or right. To align to the right, press the super key + right arrow, and similarly, to align the application to the left, click the super key + left arrow.

Use the super key to capture the window

9) switching between workspaces

If you have multiple workspaces open, you can easily switch between workspaces by clicking the CTRL + ALT + up arrow or CTRL + ALT + down arrow.

Switch between workspaces

10) run the command quickly

If you only run the command without accessing the terminal, simply press the Alt F2 key. This will launch the console text box and prompt you for commands. If you want to start an application, such as a FireFox browser, you can enter the application name and press Enter.

ALT + F2

11) Log out

If you want to log out, just press CTRL + ALT + DEL on the keyboard. If there is an open application, you will be prompted to log out. If you don't want to log out for the time being, just click the Cancel button. If you want to continue logging out, click Log Out.

Log out shortcut

12) close a window

There are many ways to close a running application in Ubuntu, one of which is Alt + F4, as on Windows. Alternatively, you can use CTRL + Q to terminate an application.

Customize keyboard shortcuts

Ubuntu keyboard shortcuts are more than that, and more shortcuts are waiting for you to explore. In addition, you can create your own custom shortcuts. The method is also simple, you just click Settings > Devices > Keyboard, and a list of all keyboard shortcuts will be displayed. If you want to customize your own keyboard shortcuts, scroll down and click the plus button (+) shown below.

Add custom Ubuntu keyboard shortcuts

Next, enter the name of the shortcut and the corresponding Ubuntu keyboard shortcut command. Then click Set Shortcut to set the shortcut, and then click the Add button in the upper right corner of the pop-up window to add it.

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