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NAUTILUSKEYBOARD SHORTCUTS · LINUX · 431CtrlList View2CtrlGrid View34567890CtrlReset Zo…QWCtrlClose Wi…ERCtrlRefresh …TCtrlNew TabYUICtrlShow Ite…OPACtrlSelect A…SCtrlSelect I…DCtrlBookmark…FCtrlSearchGHCtrlShow or …JKLCtrlEnter Lo…ZCtrlUndoXCtrlCutCCtrlCopyVCtrlPasteBNCtrl ShiftCreate F…MMORE SHORTCUTSOpenEnterRenameF2Move to TrashDelGo BackAltLEFTGo ForwardAltRIGHTNew WindowCtrlNOpen in New T…CtrlEnterOpen in New W…ShiftEnterGo UpAltUPGo to Home Fo…AltHOMEDelete Perman…ShiftDelRedoCtrlShiftZRestore TabCtrlShiftTGo to Previou…CtrlPgUpGo to Next TabCtrlPgDnZoom InCtrl+Zoom OutCtrlShow or Hide …F9Invert Select…CtrlShiftIExpand FolderRIGHTCollapse Fold…LEFTMove Tab LeftCtrlShiftPgUpMove Tab RightCtrlShiftPgDnShow HelpF1Keyboard Shor…CtrlF1shortcutposters.comUPDATED JAN 2026 · COMPATIBLE WITH NAUTILUS · LINUX
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FILESOpenEnterRenameF2CopyCtrlCPasteCtrlVCreate FolderCtrlShiftNMove to TrashDelCutCtrlXOpen in New TabCtrlEnterOpen in New WindowShiftEnterShow Item PropertiesCtrlIUndoCtrlZDelete PermanentlyShiftDelRedoCtrlShiftZVIEWShow or Hide Hidden FilesCtrlHZoom InCtrl+Zoom OutCtrlRefresh ViewCtrlRShow or Hide SidebarF9List ViewCtrl1Grid ViewCtrl2Reset ZoomCtrl0SELECTIONSelect AllCtrlAInvert SelectionCtrlShiftISelect Items MatchingCtrlSNAVIGATIONGo BackAltLEFTGo ForwardAltRIGHTEnter LocationCtrlLGo UpAltUPGo to Home FolderAltHOMEExpand FolderRIGHTCollapse FolderLEFTGENERALSearchCtrlFNew WindowCtrlNClose Window or TabCtrlWBookmark Current LocationCtrlDShow HelpF1Keyboard ShortcutsCtrlF1TABSNew TabCtrlTRestore TabCtrlShiftTGo to Previous TabCtrlPgUpGo to Next TabCtrlPgDnMove Tab LeftCtrlShiftPgUpMove Tab RightCtrlShiftPgDnNautilusKEYBOARD SHORTCUTS · LINUX · 43BOTH LAYOUTSQWERTYQWERTYAZERTYAZERTYshortcutposters.comUPDATED JAN 2026 · COMPATIBLE WITH NAUTILUS · LINUX
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SELECTION03Select AllCtrlAInvert SelectionCtrlShiftISelect Items MatchingCtrlSNAVIGATION07Go BackAltLEFTGo ForwardAltRIGHTEnter LocationCtrlLGo UpAltUPGo to Home FolderAltHOMEExpand FolderRIGHTCollapse FolderLEFTVIEW08Show or Hide Hidden FilesCtrlHZoom InCtrl+Zoom OutCtrlRefresh ViewCtrlRShow or Hide SidebarF9List ViewCtrl1Grid ViewCtrl2Reset ZoomCtrl0FILES13OpenEnterRenameF2CopyCtrlCPasteCtrlVCreate FolderCtrlShiftNMove to TrashDelCutCtrlXOpen in New TabCtrlEnterOpen in New WindowShiftEnterShow Item PropertiesCtrlIUndoCtrlZDelete PermanentlyShiftDelRedoCtrlShiftZGENERAL06SearchCtrlFNew WindowCtrlNClose Window or TabCtrlWBookmark Current LocationCtrlDShow HelpF1Keyboard ShortcutsCtrlF1TABS06New TabCtrlTRestore TabCtrlShiftTGo to Previous TabCtrlPgUpGo to Next TabCtrlPgDnMove Tab LeftCtrlShiftPgUpMove Tab RightCtrlShiftPgDnNautilusKEYBOARD SHORTCUTS · LINUX · 43BOTH LAYOUTSQWERTYQWERTYAZERTYAZERTYshortcutposters.comUPDATED JAN 2026 · COMPATIBLE WITH NAUTILUS · LINUX

Linux edition · 43 shortcuts

Nautilus Keyboard Shortcuts Poster

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

Poster coming soon

A printable Nautilus 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.

Want it? Get notified the moment the Nautilus poster is ready.

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Choose your shortcuts, add missing ones, tune the colours — then download a free PNG, or get the print-ready PDF.

NAUTILUSKEYBOARD SHORTCUTS · LINUX · 431CtrlList View2CtrlGrid View34567890CtrlReset Zo…QWCtrlClose Wi…ERCtrlRefresh …TCtrlNew TabYUICtrlShow Ite…OPACtrlSelect A…SCtrlSelect I…DCtrlBookmark…FCtrlSearchGHCtrlShow or …JKLCtrlEnter Lo…ZCtrlUndoXCtrlCutCCtrlCopyVCtrlPasteBNCtrl ShiftCreate F…MMORE SHORTCUTSOpenEnterRenameF2Move to TrashDelGo BackAltLEFTGo ForwardAltRIGHTNew WindowCtrlNOpen in New T…CtrlEnterOpen in New W…ShiftEnterGo UpAltUPGo to Home Fo…AltHOMEDelete Perman…ShiftDelRedoCtrlShiftZRestore TabCtrlShiftTGo to Previou…CtrlPgUpGo to Next TabCtrlPgDnZoom InCtrl+Zoom OutCtrlShow or Hide …F9Invert Select…CtrlShiftIExpand FolderRIGHTCollapse Fold…LEFTMove Tab LeftCtrlShiftPgUpMove Tab RightCtrlShiftPgDnShow HelpF1Keyboard Shor…CtrlF1shortcutposters.comUPDATED JAN 2026 · COMPATIBLE WITH NAUTILUS · LINUX

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

All Nautilus keyboard shortcuts (Linux)

The complete list of 43 Nautilus 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.

Files 13

Action Shortcut
Open Enter
Rename F2
Copy CtrlC
Paste CtrlV
Create Folder CtrlShiftN
Move to Trash Del
Cut CtrlX
Open in New Tab CtrlEnter
Open in New Window ShiftEnter
Show Item Properties CtrlI
Undo CtrlZ
Delete Permanently ShiftDel
Redo CtrlShiftZ

View 8

Action Shortcut
Show or Hide Hidden Files CtrlH
Zoom In Ctrl+
Zoom Out Ctrl
Refresh View CtrlR
Show or Hide Sidebar F9
List View Ctrl1
Grid View Ctrl2
Reset Zoom Ctrl0

Navigation 7

Action Shortcut
Go Back Alt
Go Forward Alt
Enter Location CtrlL
Go Up Alt
Go to Home Folder AltHOME
Expand Folder
Collapse Folder

General 6

Action Shortcut
Search CtrlF
New Window CtrlN
Close Window or Tab CtrlW
Bookmark Current Location CtrlD
Show Help F1
Keyboard Shortcuts CtrlF1

Tabs 6

Action Shortcut
New Tab CtrlT
Restore Tab CtrlShiftT
Go to Previous Tab CtrlPgUp
Go to Next Tab CtrlPgDn
Move Tab Left CtrlShiftPgUp
Move Tab Right CtrlShiftPgDn

Selection 3

Action Shortcut
Select All CtrlA
Invert Selection CtrlShiftI
Select Items Matching CtrlS

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Unofficial reference. ShortcutPosters is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Nautilus. All product names, logos, and trademarks are property of their respective owners. See our licensing & trademark notice.

Frequently asked questions

Does the poster include every Nautilus shortcut?
Nautilus has 43 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 Nautilus product?
No. This is an unofficial reference poster and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Nautilus. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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