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KWin is the window manager of the KDE workspace. This application is responsible for placing and managing windows, managing virtual desktops and many important actions like the shortcut alt+tab to change the active window.
Shortcuts
KWin's global shortcuts can be configured via "Systemsettings -> Keyboard & Mouse -> Global Keyboard Shortcuts". There you have to select KWin in "KDE component". The following table lists the most important shortcuts with their default settings.
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| Ctrl+F1 | Switch to desktop 1 |
| Ctrl+F2 | Switch to desktop 2 |
| Ctrl+F3 | Switch to desktop 3 |
| Ctrl+F4 | Switch to desktop 4 |
| Alt+Tab | Walk through windows |
| Alt+Shift+Tab | Walk through windows (reverse) |
| Alt+F3 | Window Operations Menu |
| Alt+F4 | Close window |
| Ctrl+Alt+Esc | Kill window |
| Ctrl+Alt+A | Activate window demanding attention |
| Ctrl+Print | Desktop screenshot to clipboard |
| Alt+Print | Window screenshot to clipboard |
| Alt+Shift+F12 | Suspend compositing |
| Ctrl+F8 | Show desktop grid |
| Ctrl+F9 | Toggle present windows (current desktop) |
| Ctrl+F10 | Toggle present windows (all desktops) |
| Ctrl+F11 | Desktop cube |