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Linux edition · 40 shortcuts
i3 Keyboard Shortcuts Poster
A printable, framed-quality poster of the essential i3 shortcuts for Linux — the keys worth keeping in view, designed to stay readable on a wall.
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A printable i3 shortcuts poster isn't published yet — the full shortcut list below is free to use in the meantime. You can also request a digital edition — a high-resolution, print-ready PDF — at any time.
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All i3 keyboard shortcuts (Linux)
The complete list of 40 i3 keyboard shortcuts for Linux, grouped by category. The poster itself features the most essential of these — the keys worth keeping in view, sized to stay readable on a wall.
Windows 15
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Kill focused window | AltShiftQ |
| Focus window to the left | AltJ |
| Focus window below | AltK |
| Focus window above | AltL |
| Focus window to the right | Alt; |
| Move window left | AltShiftJ |
| Move window down | AltShiftK |
| Move window up | AltShiftL |
| Move window right | AltShift; |
| Toggle floating for window | AltShiftSpace |
| Focus window left (arrow) | Alt← |
| Focus window down (arrow) | Alt↓ |
| Focus window up (arrow) | Alt↑ |
| Focus window right (arrow) | Alt→ |
| Toggle focus between tiling and floating | AltSpace |
Workspaces 10
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Switch to workspace 1 | Alt1 |
| Switch to workspace 2 | Alt2 |
| Switch to workspace 3 | Alt3 |
| Move container to workspace 1 | AltShift1 |
| Move container to workspace 2 | AltShift2 |
| Switch to workspace 4 | Alt4 |
| Switch to workspace 5 | Alt5 |
| Move container to workspace 3 | AltShift3 |
| Switch to workspace 10 | Alt0 |
| Move container to workspace 10 | AltShift0 |
Layout 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Toggle fullscreen | AltF |
| Split horizontally | AltH |
| Split vertically | AltV |
| Stacking layout | AltS |
| Tabbed layout | AltW |
| Toggle split layout (default) | AltE |
| Enter resize mode | AltR |
System 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open a new terminal | AltEnter |
| Open application launcher (dmenu) | AltD |
| Reload configuration file | AltShiftC |
| Restart i3 in place | AltShiftR |
| Exit i3 (with confirmation) | AltShiftE |
Containers 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Focus parent container | AltA |
| Move window to scratchpad | AltShift− |
| Show scratchpad window | Alt− |
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Frequently asked questions
- Does the poster include every i3 shortcut?
- i3 has 40 keyboard shortcuts in total — the complete list is free to read on this page. The poster features the most essential ones, curated to stay readable on a wall.
- Can I print it at home?
- Yes. The digital download is a high-resolution 300 DPI file you can print at home or at any print shop, in standard frame sizes.
- Does it cover both Mac and Windows?
- We sell separate Mac and Windows editions so every key matches your keyboard exactly. This page is the Windows edition.
- Is this an official i3 product?
- No. This is an unofficial reference poster and is not affiliated with or endorsed by i3. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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