2018-07-29 11:01:46 +00:00
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ifdef::context[:parent-context: {context}]
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:context: setting-key-shortcut
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2018-07-19 12:40:31 +00:00
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[id='setting-key-shortcut_{context}']
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= Setting a key shortcut to run an application in GNOME
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If you frequently use a certain application, you can set a keyboard shortcut to quickly launch that application on GNOME.
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This example shows how to set a key shortcut to launch the terminal.
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To set a key shortcut to run an application:
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. Navigate to menu:Settings[Keyboard] to open the *Keyboard Shortcuts* list.
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. Click `+` at the bottom of the list to create a new shortcut.
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. Enter the following details in the *Add Custom Shortcut* window:
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* Add a `Name` for your shortcut, for example, `Terminal`.
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* Enter the command that launches the application. For example, `gnome-terminal`.
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. Click *Set Shortcut* to open the *Set Custom Shortcut* window.
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. Type a keyboard shortcut, for example `Ctrl-Alt-T`.
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. Click *Add*.
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Your shortcut appears under *Custom Shortcuts* and is ready to use.
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image:custom_shortcut.png[]
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To edit or remove your shortcut, click the shortcut to open its details.
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2018-07-29 11:01:46 +00:00
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ifdef::parent-context[:context: {parent-context}]
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ifndef::parent-context[:!context:]
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