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Introduction to GNOME
A visual introduction to your desktop, the top bar, and the activities overview.
Useful keyboard shortcuts
Get around the desktop using the keyboard.
The Desktop
Activities, dash, top bar... What are they?
An overview of terms used to describe different parts of the desktop.
Calendar appointments
Display your appointments on the calendar at the top of the screen.
Log out, power off, switch users
Learn how to leave your user account, by logging out, switching users, and so on.
Notifications and the message tray
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
Add (or remove) frequently-used program icons on the dash.
Start applications
Launch apps from the activities overview.
Switch between windows
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Windows and workspaces
Move and organize your windows.
Further Reading
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Desktop Help
— A guide for GNOME 3 desktop users