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NAVIGATION06Walk Through WindowsAltTabWalk Through Windows (Reverse)AltShiftTabPresent WindowsCtrlF10Show DesktopCtrlF12Present Windows on Current DesktopCtrlF9Present Windows of Current Application OnlyCtrlF7SYSTEM06Lock ScreenCtrlAltLSystem Activity (process viewer)CtrlEscForce QuitCtrlAltEscLeave (Logout / Shutdown menu)CtrlAltDelHelpF1What's This?ShiftF1VIRTUAL DESKTOPS04Switch to Desktop 1CtrlF1Switch to Desktop 2CtrlF2Switch to Desktop 3CtrlF3Switch to Desktop 4CtrlF4ZOOM03Zoom InSuper=Zoom OutSuper−Zoom to NormalSuper0LAUNCHING01Open the Application LauncherSuperKRUNNER02Run Command Interface (KRunner)AltSpaceRun Command Interface (KRunner, alternate)AltF2WINDOWS10Close WindowAltF4Quit ApplicationCtrlQMaximize / Restore WindowSuperPgUpMinimize WindowSuperPgDnOpen the Window Operations MenuAltF3Switch to Window AboveSuperAlt↑Switch to Window BelowSuperAlt↓Switch to Window to the LeftSuperAlt←Switch to Window to the RightSuperAlt→Activate Window Demanding AttentionCtrlAltAACTIVITIES03Manage ActivitiesSuperQNext ActivitySuperTabPrevious ActivitySuperShiftTabKDE PlasmaKEYBOARD SHORTCUTS · LINUX · 35BOTH LAYOUTSQWERTYQWERTYAZERTYAZERTYshortcutposters.comUPDATED JAN 2026 · COMPATIBLE WITH KDE PLASMA · LINUX
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KDE Plasma Keyboard Shortcuts Poster

Linux edition · 35 shortcuts

A printable, framed-quality poster of the essential KDE Plasma shortcuts for Linux — the keys worth keeping in view, designed to stay readable on a wall.

Free PNG is web-resolution & lightly watermarked.

Customise this poster Pick the shortcuts, restyle the colours — download free. Get the framed-quality print Full 300 DPI, print-ready — at home or shipped to your door.

KDE Plasma is a highly customizable Linux desktop environment offering panels, widgets, and a polished workspace. Its keyboard shortcuts streamline launching apps, switching activities, and managing windows across your setup.

Official:Official site

All KDE Plasma keyboard shortcuts (Linux)

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+ 3 more controls in the table below

35 shortcuts

Windows 10

Action Shortcut
Close Window AltF4
Quit Application CtrlQ
Maximize / Restore Window SuperPgUp
Minimize Window SuperPgDn
Open the Window Operations Menu AltF3
Switch to Window Above SuperAlt↑
Switch to Window Below SuperAlt↓
Switch to Window to the Left SuperAlt←
Switch to Window to the Right SuperAlt→
Activate Window Demanding Attention CtrlAltA

System 6

Action Shortcut
Lock Screen CtrlAltL
System Activity (process viewer) CtrlEsc
Force Quit CtrlAltEsc
Leave (Logout / Shutdown menu) CtrlAltDel
Help F1
What's This? ShiftF1

Navigation 6

Action Shortcut
Walk Through Windows AltTab
Walk Through Windows (Reverse) AltShiftTab
Present Windows CtrlF10
Show Desktop CtrlF12
Present Windows on Current Desktop CtrlF9
Present Windows of Current Application Only CtrlF7

Virtual Desktops 4

Action Shortcut
Switch to Desktop 1 CtrlF1
Switch to Desktop 2 CtrlF2
Switch to Desktop 3 CtrlF3
Switch to Desktop 4 CtrlF4

Zoom 3

Action Shortcut
Zoom In Super=
Zoom Out Super−
Zoom to Normal Super0

Activities 3

Action Shortcut
Manage Activities SuperQ
Next Activity SuperTab
Previous Activity SuperShiftTab

KRunner 2

Action Shortcut
Run Command Interface (KRunner) AltSpace
Run Command Interface (KRunner, alternate) AltF2

Launching 1

Action Shortcut
Open the Application Launcher Super

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Frequently asked questions

Does the poster include every KDE Plasma shortcut?
KDE Plasma has 35 keyboard shortcuts on Linux — 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 a separate edition per platform so every key matches your keyboard exactly. This page is the Linux edition.
Is this an official KDE Plasma product?
No. This is an unofficial reference poster and is not affiliated with or endorsed by KDE Plasma. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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