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Dolphin is the KDE file manager for Linux, offering split panes, tabs, and deep customization for managing files and folders. Its shortcuts speed up navigation, selection, and file operations so you can organize directories without reaching for the mouse.

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All Dolphin keyboard shortcuts (Linux)

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Esc
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
F6
F7
F8
F9
F10
F11
F12
`
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
-
=
⌫ Back
Tab
Q
W
E
R
T
Y
U
I
O
P
[
]
\
Caps
A
S
D
F
G
H
J
K
L
;
'
Enter ⏎
Shift
Z
X
C
V
B
N
M
,
.
/
Shift
Ctrl
Win
Alt
Space
Alt
Win
Menu
Ctrl
↑
←
↓
→

+ 4 more controls in the table below

40 shortcuts

View 13

Action Shortcut
Show hidden files Alt.
Toggle split view F3
Reload folder F5
Zoom in (larger icons) Ctrl+
Zoom out (smaller icons) Ctrl
Icons view mode Ctrl1
Compact view mode Ctrl2
Details view mode Ctrl3
Toggle Places panel F9
Toggle Terminal panel F4
Reset zoom Ctrl0
Toggle Information panel F11
Toggle Folders panel F7

Edit 8

Action Shortcut
Copy CtrlC
Paste CtrlV
Cut CtrlX
Undo CtrlZ
Find CtrlF
Toggle filter bar CtrlI
Copy to inactive split view CtrlF5
Move to inactive split view CtrlF6

Files 7

Action Shortcut
Rename F2
Move to Trash Del
New window CtrlN
Delete permanently ShiftDel
Duplicate CtrlD
Properties AltEnter
Quit Dolphin CtrlQ

Navigation 5

Action Shortcut
Edit location bar CtrlL
Up one folder Alt↑
Back Alt←
Forward Alt→
Go to Home folder AltHome

Tabs 3

Action Shortcut
New tab CtrlT
Close tab CtrlW
Reopen last closed tab CtrlShiftT

Selection 2

Action Shortcut
Select all CtrlA
Invert selection CtrlShiftA

Tools 2

Action Shortcut
Open terminal here ShiftF4
Open search tool CtrlShiftF

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Linux edition · 40 shortcuts

A printable, framed-quality poster of the essential Dolphin shortcuts for Linux — the keys worth keeping in view, designed to stay readable on a wall.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the poster include every Dolphin shortcut?
Dolphin has 40 keyboard shortcuts on Linux — the complete list is free to read on this page. The poster features the most essential ones, curated to stay readable on a wall.
Can I print it at home?
Yes. The digital download is a high-resolution 300 DPI file you can print at home or at any print shop, in standard frame sizes.
Does it cover both Mac and Windows?
We sell a separate edition per platform so every key matches your keyboard exactly. This page is the Linux edition.
Is this an official Dolphin product?
No. This is an unofficial reference poster and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Dolphin. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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