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KDE PLASMAKEYBOARD SHORTCUTS · LINUX · 29 ESSENTIAL1234567890SuperZoom to …QCtrlQuit App…WERTYUIOPACtrl AltActivate…SDFGHJKLCtrl AltLock Scr…ZXCVBNMMORE SHORTCUTSOpen the Appl…SuperWalk Through …AltTabRun Command I…AltSpaceClose WindowAltF4Run Command I…AltF2Walk Through …AltShiftTabPresent Windo…CtrlF10Show DesktopCtrlF12System Activi…CtrlEscForce QuitCtrlAltEscMaximize / Re…SuperPgUpMinimize Wind…SuperPgDnSwitch to Des…CtrlF1Switch to Des…CtrlF2Leave (Logout…CtrlAltDelPresent Windo…CtrlF9Present Windo…CtrlF7Open the Wind…AltF3Switch to Win…SuperAltUPSwitch to Win…SuperAltDOWNSwitch to Win…SuperAltLEFTSwitch to Win…SuperAltRIGHTManage Activi…SuperQNext ActivitySuperTabSwitch to Des…CtrlF3shortcutposters.comUPDATED JAN 2026 · COMPATIBLE WITH KDE PLASMA · LINUX
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NAVIGATIONWalk Through WindowsAltTabWalk Through Windows (R…AltShiftTabPresent WindowsCtrlF10Show DesktopCtrlF12Present Windows on Curr…CtrlF9Present Windows of Curr…CtrlF7VIRTUAL DESKTOPSSwitch to Desktop 1CtrlF1Switch to Desktop 2CtrlF2Switch to Desktop 3CtrlF3Switch to Desktop 4CtrlF4ZOOMZoom InSuper=Zoom OutSuper−Zoom to NormalSuper0LAUNCHINGOpen the Application La…SuperWINDOWSClose WindowAltF4Quit ApplicationCtrlQMaximize / Restore Wind…SuperPgUpMinimize WindowSuperPgDnOpen the Window Operati…AltF3Switch to Window AboveSuperAltUPSwitch to Window BelowSuperAltDOWNSwitch to Window to the…SuperAltLEFTSwitch to Window to the…SuperAltRIGHTActivate Window Demandi…CtrlAltAKRUNNERRun Command Interface (…AltSpaceRun Command Interface (…AltF2SYSTEMLock ScreenCtrlAltLSystem Activity (proces…CtrlEscForce QuitCtrlAltEscLeave (Logout / Shutdow…CtrlAltDelHelpF1What's This?ShiftF1ACTIVITIESManage ActivitiesSuperQNext ActivitySuperTabPrevious ActivitySuperShiftTabKDE PlasmaKEYBOARD SHORTCUTS · LINUX · 35BOTH LAYOUTSQWERTYQWERTYAZERTYAZERTYshortcutposters.comUPDATED JAN 2026 · COMPATIBLE WITH KDE PLASMA · LINUX
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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 AboveSuperAltUPSwitch to Window BelowSuperAltDOWNSwitch to Window to the LeftSuperAltLEFTSwitch to Window to the RightSuperAltRIGHTActivate Window Demanding AttentionCtrlAltAACTIVITIES03Manage ActivitiesSuperQNext ActivitySuperTabPrevious ActivitySuperShiftTabKDE PlasmaKEYBOARD SHORTCUTS · LINUX · 35BOTH LAYOUTSQWERTYQWERTYAZERTYAZERTYshortcutposters.comUPDATED JAN 2026 · COMPATIBLE WITH KDE PLASMA · LINUX

Linux edition · 35 shortcuts

KDE Plasma Keyboard Shortcuts Poster

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.

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A printable KDE Plasma 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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KDE PLASMAKEYBOARD SHORTCUTS · LINUX · 29 ESSENTIAL1234567890SuperZoom to …QCtrlQuit App…WERTYUIOPACtrl AltActivate…SDFGHJKLCtrl AltLock Scr…ZXCVBNMMORE SHORTCUTSOpen the Appl…SuperWalk Through …AltTabRun Command I…AltSpaceClose WindowAltF4Run Command I…AltF2Walk Through …AltShiftTabPresent Windo…CtrlF10Show DesktopCtrlF12System Activi…CtrlEscForce QuitCtrlAltEscMaximize / Re…SuperPgUpMinimize Wind…SuperPgDnSwitch to Des…CtrlF1Switch to Des…CtrlF2Leave (Logout…CtrlAltDelPresent Windo…CtrlF9Present Windo…CtrlF7Open the Wind…AltF3Switch to Win…SuperAltUPSwitch to Win…SuperAltDOWNSwitch to Win…SuperAltLEFTSwitch to Win…SuperAltRIGHTManage Activi…SuperQNext ActivitySuperTabSwitch to Des…CtrlF3shortcutposters.comUPDATED JAN 2026 · COMPATIBLE WITH KDE PLASMA · LINUX

Free PNG is web-resolution and lightly watermarked. The printable PDF is 300 DPI, print-ready, and watermark-free.

All KDE Plasma keyboard shortcuts (Linux)

The complete list of 35 KDE Plasma 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 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 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 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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