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Desktop, apps & windows

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

Windows and workspaces

Move and organize your windows.

Further Reading

More About

Desktop Help — A guide for GNOME 3 desktop users