Ubuntu – Gnome shell “show desktop” shortcut

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I been thinking of anyone could guide me up, that in ubuntu 11.10 with gnome 3,
there is a option ctrl+alt+d to show the desktop by minimizing the current window.

What I was thinking was that if I press ctrl+alt+d it will lead to desktop screen and when
I press again ctrl+alt+d to go back to my working window..

As of now it doesnt work in this way ..is there any way out to do that same

Best Answer

With Gnome Shell (17.10+)

The default keybind is Ctrl + Super + d. The setting is called Hide all normal windows

You can change it in Settings > Keyboard Shortcuts > Navigation:

With Unity (before 17.10)

The patch is already released but if you still face that problem use the following:

Click your username on the top right of the screen and select System Settings.
Under Hardware click Keyboard.
Switch to the Shortcuts tab, and click Navigation in the left column. Scroll down and select Hide all normal windows which has a default value of Disabled.