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Oracle Solaris 11.1 Desktop User's Guide     Oracle Solaris 11.1 Information Library
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Preface

1.  Getting Started With the Desktop

2.  Using the Desktop Windows

3.  Using the Desktop Workspaces

4.  Using the Desktop Panels

5.  Using the Desktop Applications

6.  Using the Main Menubar

7.  Using Time Slider

8.  Using the File Manager

9.  Using the Desktop Tools and Utilities

10.  Configuring the Desktop

A.  Using the Mouse

B.  Using the Keyboard

Global Shortcut Keys

Window Shortcut Keys

Application Keys

Access Keys

Global Shortcut Keys

Global shortcut keys enable you to use the keyboard to perform tasks related to the desktop, rather than tasks on the currently selected window or application. The following table lists some global shortcut keys.

Table B-1 Global Shortcut Keys

Shortcut Key
Function
Alt+F1, Ctrl+Esc
Opens the Applications Menu.
Alt+F2, Meta+R
Displays the Run Application dialog box. See Running Applications for more information about how to run applications.
Print Screen
Takes a screenshot of the entire desktop. See Taking Screenshots for more information about taking screenshots.
Alt+Print Screen
Takes a screenshot of the currently focused window.
Ctrl+Alt+arrow keys
Switches the workspace to the specified direction. See Workspaces Overview for more information about working with multiple workspaces.
Ctrl+Alt+D
Minimizes all windows and gives focus to the desktop.
Alt+Tab
Switches between windows. A list of windows that you can select is displayed. Release the keys to select a window. You can press the Shift key to cycle through the windows in reverse order.
Alt+Esc
Switches between windows. Release the keys to select a window. Use the Shift key to cycle through the windows in reverse order.
Ctrl+Alt+Tab
Switches the focus between the panels and the desktop. A list of items that you can select is displayed. Release the keys to select an item. You can press the Shift key to cycle through the items in reverse order.