POP OS Shortcuts 2021
Direction keys
Directional actions can use either the standard arrow keys or their Vim equivalents:
| Key |
Description |
| ←, ↓, ↑, → |
Direction keys (arrow keys) |
| H, J, K, L |
Direction keys (Vim shortcuts) |
Keyboard Shortcuts
Move, resize, and swap windows
| Shortcut |
Action |
| + Direction keys |
Switch focus between windows |
| + Enter |
Enter window adjustment mode |
| Direction keys |
Move window (while in adjustment mode) |
| Shift + Direction keys |
Resize window (while in adjustment mode) |
| Ctrl + Direction keys |
Swap windows (while in adjustment mode) |
| Enter |
Apply changes (exit adjustment mode) |
| ESC |
Cancel (exit adjustment mode) |
| + Left click + Drag |
Move window (without adjustment mode) |
| + Right cick + Drag |
Resize window (without adjustment mode) |
Manipulate windows
| Shortcut |
Action |
| + S |
Toggle stacking |
| + O |
Change window orientation (while stacking) |
| + G |
Float/unfloat window (while stacking) |
| + M |
Maximize/unmaximize window |
| + Ctrl + ←/→ |
Snap window to left/right side of display |
| + Q |
Close window |
Manage workspaces and displays
| Shortcut |
Action |
| + Ctrl + ↑/↓ |
Navigate between workspaces |
| + Home/End |
Navigate to first/last workspace |
| + Shift + Direction keys |
Move active window between workspaces/displays |
| + ESC |
Lock the screen |
Use the launcher
The launcher allows searching through open windows and installed
applications, and also has the additional functions listed below.
| Shortcut/command |
Action |
| + / |
Activate the launcher |
d: |
Browse and search recent files |
/ or ~ |
Browse the filesystem |
t: |
Execute a command in a terminal |
: |
Execute a command in sh |
= |
Calculate an equation |
Switch between apps and windows
| Shortcut |
Action |
| + Tab |
Switch apps |
| + Tab + Shift |
Switch apps in reverse order |
| + ` |
Switch windows of current app |
| + ` + Shift |
Switch windows of current app in reverse order |
Miscellaneous OS shortcuts
| Shortcut |
Action |
|
Toggle Activities overview |
| + A |
Toggle applications menu |
| + V |
Toggle notifications menu |
| + T |
Open a terminal |
| + F |
Open Files |
| + P |
Cycle display layout |
| + Space |
Cycle between configured input sources (languages) |
| Alt + F2 |
Run command |
| Ctrl + Alt + Del |
Log out |
Accessibility shortcuts
| Shortcut |
Action |
| + Alt + S |
Toggle screen reader |
| + Alt + 8 |
Toggle magnifier |
| + Alt + +/- |
Zoom in/out (when magnifier is enabled) |
