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Linux edition · 38 shortcuts
Sway Keyboard Shortcuts Poster
A printable, framed-quality poster of the essential Sway shortcuts for Linux — the keys worth keeping in view, designed to stay readable on a wall.
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A printable Sway 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 Sway keyboard shortcuts (Linux)
The complete list of 38 Sway 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 11
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Close focused window | SuperShiftQ |
| Focus window left | SuperH |
| Focus window down | SuperJ |
| Focus window up | SuperK |
| Focus window right | SuperL |
| Move window left | SuperShiftH |
| Move window down | SuperShiftJ |
| Move window up | SuperShiftK |
| Move window right | SuperShiftL |
| Focus window (arrow keys) | Super← |
| Move window (arrow keys) | SuperShift← |
Layout 9
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Toggle fullscreen | SuperF |
| Split horizontally | SuperB |
| Split vertically | SuperV |
| Stacking layout | SuperS |
| Tabbed layout | SuperW |
| Toggle floating | SuperShiftSpace |
| Toggle split orientation | SuperE |
| Toggle focus between tiling and floating | SuperSpace |
| Focus parent container | SuperA |
Resize 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Enter resize mode | SuperR |
| Shrink width (resize mode) | H |
| Grow width (resize mode) | L |
| Grow height (resize mode) | J |
| Shrink height (resize mode) | K |
| Exit resize mode | Esc |
System 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open terminal | SuperEnter |
| Open application launcher | SuperD |
| Reload Sway configuration | SuperShiftC |
| Take a screenshot | |
| Exit Sway (with confirmation) | SuperShiftE |
Workspaces 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Switch to workspace 1 | Super1 |
| Switch to workspace 2 | Super2 |
| Move window to workspace 1 | SuperShift1 |
| Switch to workspace 10 | Super0 |
| Move window to workspace 2 | SuperShift2 |
Scratchpad 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move window to scratchpad | SuperShift |
| Show next scratchpad window | Super |
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Frequently asked questions
- Does the poster include every Sway shortcut?
- Sway has 38 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 Sway product?
- No. This is an unofficial reference poster and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Sway. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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