[kde-doc-english] Keyboard Shortcuts

Sun Dec 8 17:08:44 UTC 2013

Looks very good (if not perfect) for me. Let's see what other team members  
think. ;)

Best regards,
Yuri

написане Sun, 08 Dec 2013 17:32:11 +0200, T.C. Hollingsworth  
<tchollingsworth at gmail.com>:

> On Sat, Dec 7, 2013 at 2:08 PM, Yuri Chornoivan <yurchor at ukr.net> wrote:
>> Hi,
>>
>> Is it feasible at all. I mean, if we define the global shortcuts as
>> something that is reachable regardless to the window which is in focus,  
>> is
>> it possible to list all of them?
>>
>> Or do you mean some trivial set like Ctrl+C/Ctrl+V?
>
> No, I don't think we really want *all* the shortcuts listed in Global
> Shortcuts.  Any KDE app can scrawl in there and really most users
> don't care about most of them.  For instance, the KWin shortcuts are
> definitely useful here, the KTorrent ones, not so much.  The trivial
> in-app shortcuts like CTRL+C would be nice to have too.
>
> Also, global shortcuts is organized by the app that owns them, making
> it a poor reference for the average user, who doesn't want or need to
> know what "KWin" is or what sets it apart from the "Plasma Desktop
> Shell".
>
> So, with that being said, here's what I think I'd want this section (a
> <sect1> in Finding Your Way Around, I guess) to look like:
>
> ###########################
> #COMMON KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS#
> ###########################
>
> The &i18n-plasma-workspaces; provide keyboard shortcuts that allow you
> to perform many tasks without touching your mouse.  If you use your
> keyboard frequently, using these can save you lots of time.
>
> This list contains the most common shortcuts supported by the the
> workspace itself and many applications available within.  Every
> application also provides its own shortcuts, so be sure to check their
> manuals for a comprehensive listing.
>
> <note>
> The <keysym>Meta</keysym> key described below is a generic name for
> the custom key found on many different keyboards. On keyboards
> designed for &Microsoft; &Windows;, this key is usually called the
> <keysym>Windows</keysym> key, and will have a picture of the &Windows;
> logo.  On keyboards designed for &Mac; computers, this key is known as
> the <keysym>Command</keysym> key and will have a picture of the
> &Apple; logo and/or the <keycap>⌘</keycap> symbol.  On keyboards
> designed for &UNIX; systems, this key is really known as the
> <keysym>Meta</keysym> key and is typically labeled with a diamond:
> <keycap>◆</keycap>.
> </note>
>
> WORKING WITH WINDOWS
> ====================
>
> These keys work anywhere as long as you are using the  
> &i18n-plasma-workspaces;.
>
> Opening and Closing
> --------------------
>
> These shortcuts make it easy to start and stop programs.
>
> CTRL+
> Q -> Quit
> ESC -> System Activity
> ALT+ESC -> Kill Window
>
> ALT+
> F2 -> Run Command Interface
> F3 -> Window Operations Menu
> F4 -> Close
>
> Moving Around
> --------------
>
> These shortcuts allow you to navigate between windows, activities, and
> desktops efficiently.
>
> ALT+
> TAB -> Walk Through Windows
> ` -> Walk Through Windows of Current App
>
> CTRL+
> F1-4 -> Switch to Desktop N
> F10 -> Present Windows
> F9 -> Present Windows on current desktop
> F7 -> Present Windows of current app
> F11 -> Desktop Cube
> F12 -> Show Dashboard
> ALT+A -> Activate Window Demanding Attention
>
> META+
> Q -> Activities
> Tab -> Next Activity
> ALT+Up -> Switch to Window Above
> ALT+Down -> Switch to Window Below
> ALT+Left -> Switch to Window to the Left
> ALT+Right -> Switch to Window to the Right
>
> Zooming & Panning
> ------------------
>
> Need to get a closer look?  The &i18n-plasma-workspaces; allow you to
> zoom in and out and move your entire desktop around, so you can zoom
> in even when the application you are using doesn't support it.
>
> META+
> = -> Zoom In
> - -> Zoom Out
> 0 -> Zoom Normal
> Up -> Pan Up
> Down -> Pan Down
> Left -> Pan Left
> Right -> Pan Right
>
>
> GETTING HELP
> ============
>
> Need some help?  The manual for the current application is only a
> keypress away, and some programs even have additional help that
> explains the element in focus.
>
> F1 -> Open Manual
> SHIFT+F1 -> What's This?
>
>
> WORKING WITH DOCUMENTS
> ======================
>
> Whether it's a text document, spreadsheet, or web site, these
> shortcuts make performing many kinds of tasks with them easy.
>
> F5 -> Reload
>
> CTRL+
> A -> Select All
> Z -> Undo
> X -> Cut
> C -> Copy
> V -> Paste
> N -> New
> P -> Print
> S -> Save
> F -> Find
> W -> Close Document/Tab
>
> SHIFT+Z -> Redo
>
>
> WORKING WITH FILES
> ==================
>
> Whether your in an Open/Save dialog or the &dolphin; file manager,
> these shortcuts save you time when performing operations on files.
> Note that some of the concepts used with files are the same as with
> documents, so several of the shortcuts are identical to their
> counterparts listed above.
>
> CTRL+
> Z -> Undo
> X -> Cut
> C -> Copy
> V -> Paste
> A -> Select All
> SHIFT+A -> Invert Selection
> L -> Replace Location
>
> ALT+
> Left -> Back
> Right -> Forward
> Up -> Up (to folder that contains this one)
> Home -> Home Folder
>
> DEL -> Move to Trash
> SHIFT+DEL -> Delete Permanently
>
>
> CHANGING VOLUME AND BRIGHTNESS
> ==============================
>
> In addition to the standard keys, many computer keyboards and laptops
> nowadays have special keys or buttons to change the speaker volume, as
> well as the brightness of your monitor if applicable.  If present, you
> can use these keys in the &i18n-plasma-workspaces; to perform those
> tasks.
>
> If you do not have such keys, see <xref> for information on how to
> assign keys for these tasks.
>
>
> LEAVING YOUR COMPUTER
> =====================
>
> All done?  Use these shortcuts and put your computer away!
>
> CTRL+ALT+
> INS -> Switch User
> L -> Lock Session
> DEL -> Logout
>
> CTRL+ALT+SHIFT+
> DEL -> Logout without confirmation
> PgDown -> Shut Down without confirmation
> PgUp -> Reboot without confirmation
>
>
> MODIFYING KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS
> ============================
>
> The shortcuts described in <link>Working With Windows</link>,
> <link>Leaving Your Computer</link>, and <link>Changing Volume and
> Brightness</link> are called global shortcuts, since they work
> regardless of which window you have open on your screen.  These can be
> modified in the <link>Global Shortcuts panel of
> &systemsettings;</link>, where they are separated by &kde; component.
>
> The shortcuts described in <link>Working with Documents</link> and
> <link>Getting Help</link> are set by individual programs.  Most &kde;
> programs allow you to use the <link>common shortcut editing
> dialog</link> to modify these.  The shortcuts described in
> <link>Working With Files</link> can be edited in the same manner when
> used inside a file manager like &dolphin; or &konqueror;, but cannot
> be modified in the case of Open/Save dialogs, &etc;
>
> ##########
>
> Something like that.
>
> Suggestions for keys I missed/confusing keys that shouldn't be
> mentioned/tips to better organize this are very welcome.
>
> -T.C.
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