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Konsole is KDE's terminal emulator, offering tabbed sessions, split views, and deep customization on Linux. Its shortcuts speed up opening tabs, splitting the view, and navigating output without touching the mouse.

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All Konsole 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

33 shortcuts

View 13

Action Shortcut
Full Screen Mode F11
Split View Left/Right Ctrl(
Split View Top/Bottom Ctrl)
Enlarge Font Ctrl+
Shrink Font Ctrl−
Clear Scrollback and Reset CtrlShiftK
Reset Font Size Ctrl0
Show Menu Bar CtrlShiftM
Toggle Maximize Current View CtrlShiftE
Expand View CtrlShift]
Shrink View CtrlShift[
Monitor for Activity CtrlShiftA
Monitor for Silence CtrlShiftI

Tabs 6

Action Shortcut
New Tab CtrlShiftT
Next Tab Shift→
Previous Tab Shift←
Close Session CtrlShiftW
Move Tab Left CtrlAlt←
Move Tab Right CtrlAlt→

Windows 4

Action Shortcut
New Window CtrlShiftN
Close Window CtrlShiftQ
Detach Current Tab CtrlShiftL
Detach Current View CtrlShiftH

Clipboard 3

Action Shortcut
Copy CtrlShiftC
Paste CtrlShiftV
Paste Selection CtrlShiftIns

Search 3

Action Shortcut
Find CtrlShiftF
Find Next F3
Find Previous ShiftF3

File 2

Action Shortcut
Save Output As CtrlShiftS
Print Screen CtrlShiftP

Bookmarks 1

Action Shortcut
Add Bookmark CtrlShiftB

Settings 1

Action Shortcut
Configure Tab Settings CtrlAltS

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Linux edition · 33 shortcuts

A printable, framed-quality poster of the essential Konsole 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 Konsole shortcut?
Konsole has 33 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 Konsole product?
No. This is an unofficial reference poster and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Konsole. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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