💻 Top Ubuntu Keyboard Shortcuts to Boost Your Productivity
If you're using Ubuntu Linux, mastering keyboard shortcuts can save you a ton of time and make your workflow much smoother. Whether you're navigating windows, managing files, or using the terminal, here are the most useful Ubuntu shortcuts every user should know.
🖥️ System and Window Management Shortcuts
  | Shortcut | Action | 
|---|
  | Super | Open Activities overview | 
  | Alt + Tab | Switch between open applications | 
  | Super + ← / → | Snap window to left/right half of the screen | 
  | Ctrl + Alt + T | Open Terminal | 
  | Alt + F4 | Close current window | 
🗂️ Workspaces and Multitasking Shortcuts
  | Shortcut | Action | 
|---|
  | Ctrl + Alt + ← / → | Switch between workspaces | 
  | Shift + Ctrl + Alt + ← / → | Move window to another workspace | 
  | Super + Page Up / Down | Navigate through workspaces | 
📁 File Manager (Nautilus) Shortcuts
  | Shortcut | Action | 
|---|
  | Ctrl + L | Focus address bar | 
  | Ctrl + H | Show/hide hidden files | 
  | F2 | Rename file or folder | 
  | Delete | Move item to trash | 
  | Shift + Delete | Permanently delete item | 
🖋️ Terminal and Text Editing Shortcuts
  | Shortcut | Action | 
|---|
  | Ctrl + Shift + C / V | Copy/Paste in Terminal | 
  | Ctrl + R | Search command history | 
  | Tab | Auto-complete command or file name | 
🔐 System Commands
  | Shortcut | Action | 
|---|
  | Ctrl + Alt + L | Lock the screen | 
  | Alt + Print Screen | Take a screenshot of the current window | 
  | Shift + Print Screen | Select area for screenshot | 
✅ Final Thoughts
These Ubuntu keyboard shortcuts can greatly improve your efficiency, letting you navigate faster and perform tasks without relying on your mouse. Whether you're a new user or a power user, keeping these shortcuts in mind will help you master Ubuntu.
Which shortcut do you use the most? Tell us in the comments below!
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