keyboard shortcuts in Kali Linux

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Here is a list of some commonly used keyboard shortcuts in Kali Linux:

Terminal Shortcuts

Ctrl + Alt + T: Open Terminal.
Ctrl + Shift + T: Open a new tab in Terminal.
Ctrl + Shift + N: Open a new terminal window.
Ctrl + Shift + C: Copy selected text in Terminal.
Ctrl + Shift + V: Paste text in Terminal.
Ctrl + C: Cancel the current command in Terminal.
Ctrl + L: Clear the terminal screen.
Ctrl + D: Logout from the terminal or close the terminal session.
Tab: Autocomplete commands or filenames.
Ctrl + R: Search through command history.

File Navigation Shortcuts

Alt + F1: Opens the applications menu.
Alt + F2: Run command (like Windows’ Run dialog).
Super Key (Windows Key) + E: Open the file manager.
Ctrl + H: Show or hide hidden files in the file manager.

Window Management Shortcuts

Alt + Tab: Switch between open applications.
Super Key + D: Show desktop (minimize all windows).
Alt + F4: Close the currently active window.
Super Key + Up Arrow: Maximize the current window.
Super Key + Down Arrow: Minimize the current window.
Super Key + Left/Right Arrow: Snap the current window to the left or right of the screen.

Workspace Navigation

Ctrl + Alt + Left Arrow: Move to the workspace on the left.
Ctrl + Alt + Right Arrow: Move to the workspace on the right.
Ctrl + Alt + Up Arrow: View all workspaces.

System Control

Ctrl + Alt + Delete: Open the logout or shutdown menu.
Alt + F1 to F6: Switch between virtual consoles (TTYs).
Alt + F7: Return to graphical desktop from TTY.

These shortcuts will help you navigate Kali Linux more efficiently. If you’re using a specific window manager or desktop environment like GNOME, XFCE, or others, there may be additional shortcuts specific to those environments.