Zorin OS is a version of Linux that is a great alternative to Windows and macOS designed to make your computer faster, more powerful, secure, and privacy-respecting. It has an interface that is similar to Windows 10.. Zorion has free and paid version.
If you decide to use Zorin I will highly suggest you install on an old PC.
Below are keyboard shortcuts generated by ChatGPT.
š„ļø System & Window Management
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
Super | Open Zorin Menu (Start Menu) |
Alt + Tab | Switch between open windows in the current workspace |
Super + Tab | Switch between open windows across all workspaces |
Super + Left/Right | Snap window to the left or right half of the screen |
Super + Up/Down | Maximize or minimize the current window |
Ctrl + Alt + D | Show desktop (default in Zorin Lite) |
Super + D | Show desktop (can be set manually in Zorin Lite) |
Super + Number (1ā9) | Launch or focus the app pinned to that position on the taskbar |
Super + Page Up/Down | Switch between workspaces |
Ctrl + Alt + T | Open Terminal |
š§ File & Tab Navigation
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
Ctrl + T | Open a new tab in supported applications (e.g., file manager, web browser) |
Ctrl + Page Up/Down | Switch between tabs in the file manager (Nautilus) |
Ctrl + Tab | Switch between tabs in Nemo file manager (alternative to Nautilus) |
Ctrl + W | Close the current tab or window |
āļø Editing & Clipboard
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
Ctrl + C | Copy selected text or items |
Ctrl + X | Cut selected text or items |
Ctrl + V | Paste clipboard contents |
Ctrl + Z | Undo the last action |
Ctrl + Y | Redo the last undone action |
Ctrl + A | Select all text or items |
Ctrl + Shift + C | Copy text in Terminal |
Ctrl + Shift + V | Paste text in Terminal |
āļø Custom Shortcuts & Settings
You can view and customize keyboard shortcuts in Zorin OS through the system settings:
- Zorin OS Core (GNOME-based):
- Navigate to
Settings>Keyboard>Shortcutsto view and modify shortcuts.
- Navigate to
- Zorin OS Lite (XFCE-based):
- Navigate to
Settings>Window Manager>Keyboardtab to manage window-related shortcuts. - Navigate to
Settings>Keyboard>Application Shortcutsto manage application-specific shortcuts.(Zorin Forum)
- Navigate to
In Zorin OS Lite, the Super key is often mapped to open the Zorin Menu by default, which can interfere with other Super key combinations. To enable additional Super key shortcuts:(Zorin Forum)
- Open
Settings>Keyboard>Application Shortcuts. - Locate the shortcut for
xfce4-popup-zorinmenulite. - Edit or remove this shortcut to free up the
Superkey for other uses.(Zorin Forum)
For advanced customization, consider using tools like ksuperkey or xcape to modify Super key behavior. (Zorin Forum)
I hope you find this article useful in making the switch to Zorin OS from Windows easier.
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