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Linux Ubuntu GNOME Shortcuts

Source: Useful keyboard shortcuts

Super = Windows Logo key

DescriptionShortcut
Open ActivitiesSuper
Open Applications MenuSuper + Super / Super + a
Show run promptAlt + F2
Display and hide the desktopSuper + d
Select application in taskbarSuper + 1, 2, 3, …
Open TerminalCtrt + Alt + t
Lock screenSuper + L
Open NotificationsSuper + m / Super + v
Switch between applicationsAlt + Tab
Switch between applications (previous and current)Alt + Esc
Switch to previous workspaceSuper + Page Up (C-M-arrow key)
Switch to next workspaceSuper + Page Down
Move workspaceSuper + Alt + arrows
Move windows to other workspacesSuper + Alt + Shift + Arrows
Move windows to left or rightSuper + Arrow
Maximize WindowSuper + Up Arrow or Alt + F10
Snap windows to the edges of the screenSuper + Arrow Keys
Quit applicationCtrl + Q
Switch workspacesCtrl + Alt + Arrow Keys
LogoutCtrl + Alt + Delete
Take Screenshot, Video recordingPrint Screen
Take screenshot of open windowAlt + Print Screen
Take screenshot of whole screenShift + Print Screen
Move Window Clicking on ItSuper + Mouse Click
Resize Window Clicking on ItSuper + Middle Mouse Button
Open new tab, instance (most applications)Middle mouse button
Switch to tty running GnomeCtrl + Alt + F2
Switch to tty with consoleCtrl + Alt + F3
DescriptionShortcut
Zoom in/outC-+/-

Source: Nautilus Key Combinations

Shortcuts are similar to Firefox Shortcuts - Firefox Shortcuts

DescriptionShortcut
New WindowCtrl + n
Close Window/tabCtrl + w
SearchCtrl + f
Bookmark locationCtrl + d
Go to location, Access top barCtrl + l
Open selected fileEnter / Ctrl + o
DescriptionShortcut
New tabCtrl + t
Previous tabCtrl + Page Up
Next tabCtrl + Page Down
Open tab by numberAlt + 1, 2, 3, etc.
pen folder in tabCtrl + click
DescriptionShortcut
Go backAlt + Left
Go forwardAlt + Right
Go upAlt + Up
Go downAlt + Down
Go to homeAlt + Home
Previous directoryBackspace

Sources: In app shortcuts menu item

DescriptionShortcut
Select Mail ComponentCtrl + 1
Select Contacts ComponentCtrl + 2
Select Calendar ComponentCtrl + 3
Cycle between focus panesF6
Close WindowCtrl + w

Mail:

DescriptionShortcut
Move mails/contactsShift + Ctrl + V
Send and receive messagesF12
Go to folderCtrl + g
Mark selected mail as readCtrl + k
Jump to next unread message. + ]
Forward mailCtrl + f
Reply to mailCtrl + r

Calendar:

DescriptionShortcut
Create a new appointmentShift + Ctrl + A
Go to todayCtrl + t
Go to dateCtrl + g
Week viewCtrl + k
Month viewCtrl + m

Contacts:

DescriptionShortcut
Create new contactShift + Ctrl + C
DescriptionShortcut
Open new tabCtrl + Shift + T
Close current tabCtrl + Shift + W
Switch between tabsCtrl + Page Up / Page Down