All keyboard shortcuts
The current bindings for apps, windows, workspaces, screenshots and media.
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How to read the table
Windows is the key with the Windows logo. Technically it is called Super. On German keyboards, Shift is labeled Umschalt, Ctrl is Strg and Print is Druck.
The table follows the Lua configuration of version 0.1.0-27 (as of 9 November 2026). Most important: Windows + R opens the start menu. Windows + S opens the search.
Apps and getting started
| Keys | Action |
|---|---|
| Windows + R | Open or close the start menu |
| Windows + S | Open the desktop search |
| Windows + E | Open the file managerNautilus |
| Windows + Q | Open the terminalGhostty |
| Ctrl + Alt + Del | Open the system monitor |
| Ctrl + Shift + Esc | Open the Task Manager |
| Windows + I | Open Settings |
| Windows + L | Lock the session |
| Windows + D | Show the desktop |
Windows
| Keys | Action |
|---|---|
| Alt + Tab | Switch to the next windowHold Alt. Appears on the main monitor and follows accent color and rounding |
| Alt + Shift + Tab | Switch to the previous window |
| Windows + C | Close the active windowSave open work first |
| Windows + F | Toggle full screen |
| Windows + V | Toggle floating / tiledDoes not pin the window to all workspaces |
| Windows + H | Hide / restore windowsShow desktop |
| Windows + Arrow keys | Move focus in the chosen direction |
Workspaces
| Keys | Action |
|---|---|
| Windows + 1–9 | Open workspace 1 to 9 |
| Windows + 0 | Open workspace 10 |
| Windows + Shift + 1–9 / 0 | Move window to workspace and follow it |
| Windows + Mouse wheel | Switch to the next / previous workspace |
| Windows + Tab | Toggle the workspace overviewShows all workspaces and follows accent color and rounding |
Mouse and capture
| Keys | Action |
|---|---|
| Windows + Left mouse button + drag | Move a window |
| Windows + Right mouse button + drag | Resize a window |
| Capture a screen region | |
| Windows + Print | Capture a screen regionSame function as Print alone |
More functions
| Keys | Action |
|---|---|
| Windows + N | Toggle the notification area |
| Windows + P | Pick a color from the screenHex color value with Hyprpicker |
| Windows + J | Toggle the layout split |
| Volume and microphone keys | Volume up, down, mute or mute microphone |
| Brightness keys | Change screen brightnessOn supported hardware |
| Media keys | Play, pause, next or previous track |
Development and session
| Keys | Action |
|---|---|
| Windows + F11 | Briefly float a window and tile it againDevelopment helper |
| Windows + F12 | Briefly open workspace 10, then the previous oneDevelopment helper |
| Windows + M | End the graphical sessionNot a start menu key; save open work first |
One shortcut with a big effect
Windows + M ends the entire graphical session. Save open documents first. It is not a shortcut for opening the start menu.
Your own changes can alter the bindings. Technical explanation of the Lua configuration.
As of 9 November 2026 · This help describes version 0.1.0-27. Individual features and labels may change.
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