Gnome Cheat Sheet

Navigate Gnome with your keyboard - especially useful if you're coming from macOS.

System Navigation

Gnome Shortcut	Action	macOS Analog
`Super`	Activities Overview (Windows + Workspaces)	Mission Control
`Super` then type	Universal Search	Spotlight
`Super` + `A`	Application Grid	Launchpad
`Super` + `V`	Calendar & Notifications	Notification Center
`Super` + `S`	Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Power menu in top right	Quick Settings

Window & Workspace Management

Action	Gnome Shortcut
Switch Workspace	`Super` + `Page Up` / `Page Down`
Move Window to Workspace	`Super` + `Shift` + `Page Up` / `Page Down`
Switch Apps (Grouped)	`Alt` + `Tab`
Switch Windows of Same App	`Super` + `
Hide Window	`Super` + `H`
Maximize Window	`Super` + `Up Arrow`
Split Screen (Left/Right)	`Super` + `Left` / `Right Arrow`

Essential Utilities

Action	Shortcut
Open Terminal	`Ctrl` + `Alt` + `T`
Lock Screen	`Super` + `L`
Force Quit App	`Alt` + `F4`

Pro Tip: To swap your Cmd and Ctrl keys to match your Mac muscle memory, install gnome-tweaks and look under "Keyboard & Mouse > Additional Layout Options".

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