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Overview of the desktop
Introduction to GNOME
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A visual introduction to your desktop, the top bar, and the activities overview.
Useful keyboard shortcuts
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Get around the desktop using the keyboard.
The Desktop
Activities, dash, top bar... What are they?
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An overview of terms used to describe different parts of the desktop.
Calendar appointments
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Display your appointments on the calendar at the top of the screen.
Log out, power off, switch users
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Learn how to leave your user account, by logging out, switching users, and so on.
Notifications and the message tray
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Messages pop-up at the bottom of the screen telling you when certain events happen.
Applications and windows
Pin your favorite apps to the dash
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Add (or remove) frequently-used program icons on the dash.
Start applications
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Launch apps from the activities overview.
Switch between windows
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Press
Alt
+
Tab
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Windows and workspaces
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Move and organize your windows.
Files and folders
Files, folders & search
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Searching
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delete files
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backups
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removable drives
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Open files with other applications
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Open files using an application that isn't the default one for that type of file. You can change the default too.
Search for files
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Locate files based on file name and type. Save your searches for later use.
More Information
Desktop Help
— A guide for GNOME 3 desktop users
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