Using the Keyboard to Navigate the DesktopThis chapter describes how to navigate the GNOME Desktop from the keyboard only. Users who have difficulty using
a mouse or other pointing device can navigate and use the desktop from the
keyboard.Introduction to Keyboard NavigationThis section describes the essential keyboard shortcuts to enable you
to navigate the desktop from the keyboard. You can customize some of the keyboard shortcuts that are described
in this chapter. The text indicates the shortcuts that you can customize.
See for information about how to customize keyboard
shortcuts. Essential Keyboard ShortcutsThe following table lists the essential keyboard shortcuts that you
can use to navigate the desktop. The keyboard shortcuts that you use to navigate
specific elements and controls are described in the appropriate sections of
this chapter.KeysFunctionTabGive focus to the next element or control.ShiftTabReverse
the navigation direction and give focus to the previous element or control.
In general, the Shift key reverses the navigation direction.CtrlTabIf
the Tab key has a specific purpose in a control, press CtrlTab to give focus to the next element or control.
For example, if you press Tab in a text box, the system inserts
a tab space.To give focus to the previous element or control,
press ShiftCtrlTab.arrow keysNavigate within an element or
control.spacebarActivate the element or control
that has focus. For example, if the current control is a button, this action
is the equivalent of clicking on the button with a mouse.EscClose a window, menu, or drawer.Global Keyboard ShortcutsThe following table lists the keyboard shortcuts that you can use from
any part of the GNOME Desktop. KeysFunctionAltF1Open the Main Menu at the location
of your mouse pointer.You can customize this keyboard shortcut.AltF2Open
the Run Program dialog.You can customize
this keyboard shortcut.Print ScreenStart the screenshot application
and take a screenshot of the entire screen. You can customize
this keyboard shortcut.This shortcut only works on Solaris systems.AltPrint ScreenStart the screenshot application and take a screenshot of the window that
currently has focus.You can customize this keyboard shortcut.F1If the focused element is an
application window or dialog, this keyboard shortcut opens the online help
for the application.CtrlF1If
the focused element is a panel or application window, this keyboard shortcut
switches the display of tooltips for the window or panel objects on and off.ShiftF10Open
a popup menu for the element that has focus, if a popup menu exists.Navigating the Desktop BackgroundThe desktop background is the part of the GNOME Desktop where there are no interface items or applications, such
as panels and windows. The following table lists the keyboard shortcuts that
you can use to navigate the desktop background and the desktop background
objects. A desktop background object is an icon on the desktop background
that you can use to open files, folders, or applications. KeysFunctionCtrlAltDTemporarily hide all windows
and give focus to the desktop background.To restore the windows,
press CtrlAltD again.You can customize this keyboard shortcut.CtrlAltTabDisplay a popup window with icons that represent the desktop
background and the panels. Press-and-hold CtrlAlt and continue to press Tab to switch the focus between
the desktop background and the panels. You can customize this
keyboard shortcut.TabWhen the desktop background or
a desktop background object has focus, give focus to the next desktop background
object in alphabetical order.arrow keysWhen the desktop background or
a desktop background object has focus, give focus to a neighboring desktop
background object.A sequence of characters
that matches the first n characters of a desktop background object name.When the desktop background has
focus, give focus to the desktop background object whose name starts with
the specified sequence of characters.F2Rename the desktop background
object that has focus.ShiftF10Open
the popup menu for the desktop background object that has focus.CtrlF10Open
the Desktop Background menu.Navigating PanelsA panel is an area from which you can run special programs, applications,
and applets. The most common panel is the Menu Panel, which stretches the
full width of the top edge of the desktop. The following table lists the keyboard
shortcuts that you can use to navigate panels and panel objects.KeysFunctionCtrlAltTabGive focus to a panel.
This keyboard shortcut displays a popup window with icons that represent the
desktop background, panels, and drawers. Press-and-hold CtrlAlt and continue to press Tab to switch the focus
between the desktop background, panels, and drawers. You can
customize this keyboard shortcut.TabGive focus to the next object
on the panel.When you navigate the Menu Panel, the Tab key skips the Applications and Actions menus and the Window List icon. F10Open the Applications menu when the Menu Panel has focus. Continue to press F10 to switch focus between the Applications menu
and the window list.spacebarActivate a panel object, for
example, open a menu or start a launcher.ShiftF10Open
the panel object popup menu.CtrlF10Open
the panel popup menu.To Move a Panel ObjectYou can move a focused panel object to a different location on a panel
or drawer, or you can move the object to the next panel. To move a panel object,
perform the following steps:Press Tab to give focus to the object.Press ShiftF10 to open
the panel object popup menu.Use the arrow keys to select the Move
menu item.Use the keyboard shortcuts that are listed in the following
table to perform the move operation.KeysFunctionarrow keysMove the object left and right on a horizontal panel or up and down on a vertical
panel.Shift+
arrow keysMove
the object and push any objects that you encounter in front of the object.Ctrl+ arrow
keysMove the object
and swap position with any objects that you encounter in the move.TabMove the object to the next panel.spacebarComplete the move operation.The following examples demonstrate the effect of different move operations
on the objects in a panel.The following illustration shows a panel with three panel objects before
a move operation takes place.Portion of a panel with three objects displayed in the following order from left to right: geyes icon, Volume Control icon, and Help icon.The following illustration shows the effect of using the arrow keys
to move the Geyes applet on the panel. You can
use the arrow keys to move the applet left or right until you meet the next
panel object.Portion of a panel with three objects displayed in the following order from left to right: geyes icon, Volume Control icon, and Help icon. The following illustration shows the effect of using the ShiftGeyes applet
on the panel. You can use the Shift+ arrow keys to push the Volume Control and Help panel objects
ahead of the object that you are moving.Portion of a panel with three objects displayed in the following order from left to right: geyes icon, Volume Control icon, and Help icon.The following illustration shows the effect of using the CtrlGeyes applet
on the panel. You can use the Ctrl + arrow keys to swap position
with the Volume Control and Help
panel objects as you meet the objects.Portion of a panel with three objects displayed in the following order from left to right: Volume Control icon, Help icon, and geyes icon.To Navigate DrawersA drawer is a collapsible extension of a panel. The following table
lists the keyboard shortcuts that you can use to navigate into and out of
drawers. When you open a drawer, you can navigate the contents of the drawer
in the same way as you navigate a panel. See for
information about how to navigate a panel.KeysFunctionspacebarOpen or close the drawer that has focus.arrow keysNavigate into the drawer that
has focus.EscClose the drawer and give focus
to the drawer object on the panel.ShiftEscGive
focus to the drawer object on the panel and leave the drawer open.To Navigate Menus on PanelsThe following table lists the keyboard shortcuts that you can use to
navigate menus on panels.KeysFunctionspacebarOpen the menu that has focus.arrow keysNavigate the menu.spacebarSelect a menu item.ShiftF10Open
the popup menu associated with a menu item, if one exists.EscClose a menu.To Navigate AppletsAn applet is a small application that resides on a panel. You can navigate
to all applets and open the applet popup menu from the keyboard. However,
if the applet does not contain controls that you can give focus to, you cannot
navigate the controls in the applet. The following table lists the keyboard
shortcuts that you can use to navigate applets. KeysFunctionspacebarActivate the applet control that has focus, if applicable.
Not all applets contain controls that you can activate. If the applet does
not contain a control that you can activate, the spacebar
does nothing. arrow keysNavigate the controls on the
applet.ShiftF10Open
the applet popup menu. To navigate the menu, use the standard keyboard shortcuts
for navigating menus. See for information about
how to navigate menus.Navigating Your WorkspacesA workspace is a discrete area in which you can work. You can have many
workspaces on your desktop and you can switch from one workspace to another.
Each workspace can contain different windows and processes. The following
table lists the keyboard shortcuts that you can use to navigate workspaces.KeysFunctionCtrlAlt
+ arrow keysGive focus to the next
or previous workspace. This keyboard shortcut displays a popup window with
icons that represent the workspaces. Press and hold CtrlAlt and continue to press the arrow keys to switch the focus between
the workspaces. You can customize this keyboard shortcut.ShiftAlt + arrow keysMove the window that has focus to the next or previous workspace.You can customize this keyboard shortcut.Navigating WindowsThe following sections describe the keyboard shortcuts that you can
use to navigate windows. A window is a rectangular frame on your screen that
displays an application.You can customize all of the keyboard shortcuts that are associated
with navigating windows. See for more information.To Give Focus to a WindowBefore you can use or modify a window, you must give focus to the window.
The following table lists the keyboard shortcuts that you can use to give
focus to a window.KeysFunctionAltTabDisplay a popup window with icons that represent
each window. Press-and-hold Alt and continue to press Tab to move through the windows until you reach the window to which
you want to give focus.AltEscRaise
each window in turn until you reach the window to which you want to give focus.To Control a WindowWhen a window has focus, you can perform various actions on the window.
The following table lists the keyboard shortcuts that you can use to control
the window that has focus.KeysFunctionAltspacebarOpen the Window Menu.AltF4Close
the window.Solaris:OpenLinux:AltF9Minimize
the window.AltF10Maximize
the window.AltF5Restore
a maximized window to the original size of the window.To Move a WindowWhen a window has focus, you can move the window around the screen.
The following table lists the keyboard shortcuts that you can use to move
a window.KeysFunctionAltF7Start the move operation. The mouse pointer changes
to a cross. arrow keysMove the window 10 pixels at
a time in the direction of the arrow key.Ctrl+ arrow
keysMove the window
one pixel at a time in the direction of the arrow key.Shift +
arrow keysMove
the window in the direction of the arrow key to align it with the edge of
the nearest window, panel, or screen edge.spacebarComplete the move operation and
leave the window in the current position.EscCancel the move operation and
restore the window to the original position.To Resize a WindowWhen a window has focus, you can increase or decrease the size of the
window. The following table lists the keyboard shortcuts that you can use
to resize the window that has focus.KeysFunctionAltF8Start the resize operation.arrow keysResize the window in the direction
of the arrow keys.spacebarComplete the resize operation
and leave the window at the current size.EscCancel the resize operation and
restore the window to the original size.To Navigate Paned WindowsA paned window is a window that is split into two or more panes. The
Help browser and the Nautilus file manager are
examples of applications that use paned windows. The following table describes the keyboard shortcuts that you can use
to navigate windows with panes.KeysFunctionF6Give focus to the next pane. The system gives focus to the control that last
had focus in the pane. F8Give focus to the first resize
handle in the window. The resize handle is displayed between the panes and
enables you to resize the panes. Press F8 again to give focus
to the next resize handle.When the resize handle has focus, you can use the keyboard shortcuts
that are listed in the following table to modify the paned window.KeysFunctionarrow keysMove the resize handle by a small
amount.Ctrl +
arrow keysMove
the resize handle by a large amount.HomeReduce the size of the pane to
the left of the resize handle for vertical panes, or above the resize handle
for horizontal panes, to the minimum size allowed. EndIncrease the size of the pane
to the left of the resize handle for vertical panes, or above the resize handle
for horizontal panes,to the maximum size allowed. spacebarSet the position of the resize
handle and return the focus to the last control that had focus.EscReset the position of the resize
handle to the original position and return the focus to the last control that
had focus.Navigating ApplicationsAn application is any program, utility, or other software package that
you run in your desktop environment. Applications comprise the following standard
user interface components: WindowsA window is a rectangular
frame on your screen that displays an application. See
for information about how to navigate windows.DialogsA dialog is a popup window
in which you enter information or commands. See
for information about how to navigate dialogs.ControlsA control is an instrument
that you use to operate or guide the user interface. For example, buttons,
check boxes, menus, and text boxes are controls. See
for detailed information about how to navigate the different types of controls
that are available.This section of the manual describes the essential keyboard
shortcuts that you can use to start using applications and dialogs. Essential Keyboard Shortcuts for Navigating ApplicationsSince there are many applications that you can use in the GNOME Desktop, this manual does not describe the keyboard shortcuts that
you can use to navigate all of the different applications. However, the basic
keyboard shortcuts are common to all applications. Access keys also provide
an efficient way to navigate an application from the keyboard. An access key
is identified by an underlined letter on a menu or control. In some cases,
you must press Alt in combination with the access key to
perform an action.The following table lists the essential keyboard shortcuts that you
can use to navigate applications. KeysFunctionF10Open the first menu on the application menubar.Alt + access
keyOpen the menu
that is associated with the access key. access keysSelect the menu item that is
associated with the access key.left arrow
and right arrowSwitch focus between the menus on the menubar.up arrow
and down arrowMove focus into a menu.EscClose the open menus and give
focus to the control that had focus before the menubar.Essential Keyboard Shortcuts for Navigating DialogsThe following table lists the essential keyboard shortcuts that you
can use to navigate dialogs. KeysFunctionAltaccess keyActivate or select a control.TabGive focus to the next control.CtrlPage UpIf a tab name has focus, move to the next tabbed section of the dialog.CtrlPage DownWhen a tab name has focus, move to the previous tabbed section of the dialog.EscClose the dialog.ReturnPerform the default action for
the dialog. The default action is usually to apply the changes and close the
dialog.Navigating the File ManagerThe file manager window contains several components and there are different
keyboard shortcuts defined to navigate each component. The following graphic
illustrates the name and location of each component.To Navigate the View PaneThe following table describes the keyboard shortcuts that enable you
to navigate the list and icon views of the file manager view pane. To navigate
the music view of the file manager view pane, see
for information about how to navigate standard user interface controls.KeysFunctionF6Switch focus between the side
pane and the view pane.arrow keysSelect the next or previous file or folder in the direction of the arrow key.Ctrl+ arrow
keysGive focus
to the next or previous file or folder but do not select the item.spacebarOpen the focused file or folder.A sequence of characters
that matches the first n characters of a filename.In an icon view, select the first file or folder that starts
with the specified sequence of characters.To Navigate the Side PaneThe following table describes the keyboard shortcuts that enable you
to navigate the file manager side pane in general. KeysFunctionF6Switch focus between the side
pane and the view pane.ShiftF10Open the side pane popup menu.arrow keysGive focus to the next or previous
tab name.spacebarDisplay or hide the tab that
has focus. The tab name remains in focus.TabMove the focus from the tab name
to the tab contents.The following table describes the keyboard shortcuts that enable you
to navigate the History tab in the side pane. KeysFunctionarrow keysGive focus to the next or previous file or folder in the history list.spacebarOpen the file or folder that
has focus in the history list.For information about how to navigate the Notes
tab of the file manager side pane, see for information
about how to navigate multi-line text boxes.For information about how to navigate the Tree
tab of the file manager side pane, see .Navigating Standard Elements and ControlsThe following sections describe how to navigate and use standard user
interface elements and controls from the keyboard.To Navigate MenusThe following table lists the keyboard shortcuts that you can use to
navigate menus.KeysFunctionup arrow and down
arrowGive focus to the next
or previous menu item on a menu.right arrowIf the menu item
that has focus is a submenu, open the submenu and give focus to the first
menu item on the submenu.If the menu item that has focus is not
a submenu, open the next menu on the menubar.left arrowIf the menu item
that has focus is a submenu item, switch the focus back to the submenu.If the menu item that has focus is not a submenu item, open the previous menu
on the menubar.ReturnSelect the focused menu item
and close the open menus.access keySelect the menu item that is
associated with the access key and close the open menus.spacebarSelect the focused menu item
and close the open menus except when the menu item is a check box or radio
button. If the menu item is a check box or radio button, the menu does not
close.EscClose the open menus.To Navigate ButtonsA button is a control that you use to start an action. Most buttons
are rectangular and contain a text label. The following table lists the keyboard shortcuts that you can use to
navigate buttons.KeysFunctionspacebarActivate the button that has focus. This is the equivalent
of clicking on the button.ReturnActivate the button that has
focus or, if no button has focus, perform the default action for the dialog.To Navigate Radio ButtonsA radio button is a control that you use to select one of several mutually-exclusive
options. The following table lists the keyboard shortcuts that you can use to
navigate a set of radio buttons.KeysFunctionarrow keysSelect the next or previous radio button and deselect the other radio buttons
in the group.To Navigate Check BoxesA check box is a control that you use to select or deselect an option.The following table lists the keyboard shortcuts that you can use to
navigate a check box.KeysFunctionspacebarSelect or deselect the check box.To Navigate Text BoxesText boxes are controls in which you type text.The following table lists the keyboard shortcuts that you can use to
navigate a single line text box.KeysFunctionleft arrowPosition the cursor one character to the left.right arrowPosition the cursor one character
to the right.Ctrlleft arrowPosition the cursor at the start of the current word. Press-and-hold Ctrl and continue to press left arrow to position
the cursor at the start of the previous word.Ctrlright arrowPosition the cursor at the end of the current word. Press-and-hold Ctrl and continue to press right arrow to position
the cursor at the end of the next word.HomePosition the cursor at the start
of the line.EndPosition the cursor at the end
of the line.Shiftleft arrow or right arrowSelect one character at a time to the left or right of
the cursor.ShiftCtrlleft arrow or right arrowSelect one word at a time to
the left or right of the cursor.ShiftHomeSelect all text to the left of the cursor.ShiftEndSelect
all text to the right of the cursor.CtrlA(Solaris only)Select all text in the text box.In addition to the keyboard shortcuts listed in the previous table,
use the keyboard shortcuts in the following table to navigate multi-line text
boxes.KeysFunctionPage UpPosition the cursor at the top of the current view. Press Page Up again to position the cursor at the top of the previous view.Page DownPosition the cursor at the end
of the current view. Press Page Down again to position the
cursor at the end of the previous view.Ctrlup arrowPosition the cursor at the start of the current paragraph. Press-and-hold Ctrl and continue to press up arrow to position
the cursor at the start of the previous paragraph.Ctrldown arrowPosition the cursor at the end of the current paragraph. Press-and-hold Ctrl and continue to press down arrow to position
the cursor at the end of the next paragraph.CtrlPage UpPosition the cursor one view width to the left.CtrlPage DownPosition the cursor one view width to the right.CtrlHomePosition the cursor at the start of the text box.CtrlEndPosition
the cursor at the end of the text box.CtrlTabGive
focus to the next control on the dialog.ShiftPage UpSelect the text to the start of the current view. Press-and-hold Shift and continue to press Page Up to extend the
selection to the start of the previous view.ShiftPage DownSelect the text to the end of the current view. Press-and-hold Shift and continue to press Page Down to extend the selection
to the end of the next view.ShiftHomeSelect the text to the start of the line.ShiftEndSelect
the text to the end of the line.ShiftCtrlup arrowSelect the text to the start of the paragraph, then to
the start of the previous paragraph.ShiftCtrldown arrowSelect the text to the end of the paragraph, then to the
end of the next paragraph.ShiftCtrlHomeSelect the text to the start of the text box.ShiftCtrlEndSelect the text to the end of the text box.To Navigate Spin BoxesA spin box is a control that allows you to type a numeric value or select
a value from a list of all possible values. The keyboard shortcuts that you use to navigate the text box area of
a spin box are listed in . The following table lists
the keyboard shortcuts that you can use to navigate the up and down arrows
in the spin box.KeysFunctionup arrow or down arrowIncrease or decrease the
value of the spin box by a small amount.Page Up
or Page DownIncrease or decrease the value of the spin box by a large amount.To Navigate Drop-Down ListsA drop-down list is a control that you use to select one of several
available items. The drop-down list contains a button that you use to display
the available items. The following table lists the keyboard shortcuts that you can use to
navigate a drop-down list.KeysFunctionspacebarThis key performs one of the following functions:If the drop-down list is not open, this key opens the drop-down
list.If the drop-down list is open, this key accepts the current
selection and closes the list. up arrowSelect the previous list item.down arrowSelect the next list item.EscClose the list without changing
the selection.To Navigate Drop-Down Combination BoxesA drop-down combination box is a text box with a drop-down list attached. When the text box has focus, use the keyboard shortcuts that are listed
in to navigate the text box area. When the text
box has focus, you can also use the keyboard shortcuts in the following table
to navigate the drop-down list area.KeysFunctionup arrowSelect the previous item from the drop-down list without
displaying the list.down arrowSelect the next item from the
drop-down list without displaying the list.Ctrldown arrow(Solaris only)Open the drop-down list.When the drop-down list has focus, you can use the keyboard shortcuts
that are listed in the following table to navigate the drop-down list.KeysFunctionup arrowSelect the previous list item.down arrowSelect the next list item.HomeSelect the first item on the
list.EndSelect the last item on the list.Page UpSelect the item at the top of
the current list view.Page DownSelect the item at the bottom
of the current list view.spacebarAccept the current selection
and close the drop-down list.CtrlPage UpScroll to the left of the list, if required.CtrlPage DownScroll to the right of the list, if required.To Navigate SlidersA slider is a control that you use to set a value in a continuous range
of values.The following table describes the keyboard shortcuts that you can use
to navigate a slider.KeysFunctionleft arrow or up arrowMove the slider left or
up by a small amount.right arrow
or down arrowMove the slider right or down by a small amount.Page UpMove the slider left or up a
large amount.Page DownMove the slider right or down
a small amount.HomeMove the slider to the maximum
value.EndMove the slider to the minimum
value.To Navigate Tabbed SectionsWindows and dialogs are sometimes divided into logical sections that
are displayed one section at a time on the window or dialog. The divisions
are called tabbed sections that are identified by a tab with a text label. The following table lists the keyboard shortcuts that you can use to
navigate the tabbed sections of a window or dialog when a tab name has focus.KeysFunctionleft arrowGive focus to the previous tabbed section.right arrowGive focus to the next tabbed
section.Tab orCtrldown arrowGive focus to the first control on the active tabbed section.The following table lists the keyboard shortcuts that you can use to
navigate the tabbed sections of a window or dialog when a control on a tabbed
section has focus.KeysFunctionCtrlPage UpGive focus to the previous tabbed section. This keyboard shortcut does not work if the focused control uses CtrlPage Up for another purpose.CtrlPage DownGive focus to the next tabbed section.This keyboard shortcut
does not work if the focused control uses CtrlPage Down for another purpose.CtrlTabGive
focus to the next control outside the tabbed sections.To Navigate ListsThe following table lists the keyboard shortcuts that you can use to
navigate multi-column lists when a column header has focus.KeysFunctionleft arrow or right
arrowGive focus to the previous
or next column header.spacebarActivate the header. This action
usually sorts the list by the column header.TabGive focus to the list contents.The following table lists the keyboard shortcuts that you can use to
navigate lists when the contents of the list has focus.KeysFunctionarrow keysSelect the next or previous row or column.Page UpSelect the top
row of the list contents that are in view. Press Page Up
again to select the top row of the previous view.Page DownSelect the bottom row of the
list contents that are in view. Press Page Down again to
select the bottom row of the next view.HomeSelect the first row in the list.EndSelect the last row in the list.Shift+arrow
keysFor lists
that support multiline selections, add the next or previous row or column
to the current selection.For lists that only allow single line
selections, select the next or previous row or column.ShiftPage UpSelect all the rows between the current selection and the top row of the view. ShiftPage DownSelect all the rows between the current selection and the bottom row of the
view. ShiftHomeSelect all the rows between the current selection and the first row in the
list. ShiftEndSelect
all the rows between the current selection and the last row in the list. Ctrl+arrow
keysGive focus
to the next row or column but do not extend the selection.CtrlPage UpGive focus to the top row in the view but do not extend the selection.CtrlPage DownGive focus to the bottom row in the view but do not extend the selection.CtrlHomeGive focus to the first row in the list but do not extend the selection.CtrlEndGive
focus to the last row in the list but do not extend the selection.ReturnActivate the item.CtrlAFor
lists that support multiline selections, select all rows in the list.ShiftTabGive
focus to the column header, if applicable.To Navigate TreesA tree is a user interface control that contains sections that you can
expand and collapse. A tree usually represents a hierarchical structure.To navigate trees, you can use the same keyboard shortcuts that are
listed in . In addition, the following table lists
the keyboard shortcuts you can use for the tree items.KeysFunction+ (plus)Expand the focused item.- (minus)Collapse the focused
item.Back SpaceSelect the parent item.Customizing Your Keyboard ShortcutsUse the Keyboard Shortcuts preference tool
to display the default keyboard shortcuts that you use to navigate the GNOME Desktop. You can customize the default keyboard shortcuts to meet
your requirements. You can also create hot keys. Hot keys are keyboard shortcuts
that start applications. To start the Keyboard Shortcuts preference
tool, choose ApplicationsDesktop
PreferencesKeyboard Shortcuts. The Desktop shortcuts table lists the
keyboard shortcut that is associated with each action.To Customize Keyboard Shortcuts on a Solaris SystemTo customize a keyboard shortcut, perform the following steps:Click on the action for which you want to customize the keyboard
shortcut. The row is highlighted.Click on the keyboard shortcut in the Shortcut
column. The text Type a new accelerator, or press Backspace to clear is displayed in the Shortcut column. Press the keys that you want to associate with the action.
The new keyboard shortcut is displayed in the Shortcut
column.To disable a keyboard shortcut, perform the following steps:Click on the action for which you want to disable the keyboard
shortcut. The row is highlighted.Click on the keyboard shortcut in the Shortcut
column. The text Type a new accelerator, or press Backspace to clear is displayed in the Shortcut column. Press Back Space. The keyboard shortcut is
disabled.To Customize Keyboard Shortcuts on a Linux SystemTo customize a keyboard shortcut, perform the following steps:Click on the action for which you want to customize the keyboard
shortcut. The row is highlighted and the text Type a new accelerator,
or press Backspace to clear is displayed in the Shortcut column.Press the keys that you want to associate with the action.
The new keyboard shortcut is displayed in the Shortcut
column.To disable a keyboard shortcut, perform the following steps:Click on the action for which you want to disable the keyboard
shortcut. The row is highlighted and the text Type a new accelerator,
or press Backspace to clear is displayed in the Shortcut column.Press Back Space. The keyboard shortcut is
disabled.