Ctrl+Alt+F7
Updated: 05/01/2023 by Computer Hope
Ctrl+Alt+F7 or Alt+Ctrl+F7 is a keyboard shortcut most commonly used to switch between open console windows in Linux. Below are other programs that use this keyboard shortcut and related information.
How to use the Ctrl+Alt+F7 keyboard shortcut
To use this keyboard shortcut, press and hold either Ctrl and Alt key, and while continuing to hold, press the F7 key.
Note
If you're using a laptop or keyboard with an fn key, you may need to press the fn key first or press Ctrl+Alt+Fn+F7 for this keyboard shortcut to work.
Ctrl+Alt+F7 in Linux
In some early variants of Linux, pressing Ctrl+Alt+F7 returns to the window manager (graphical desktop).
Related keyboard shortcuts and keys
Below are links to related keyboard shortcuts and individual key pages.