Ubuntu – Is it possible to control window positioning using keyboard shortcuts in Ubuntu

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In Lubuntu, it is possible to control window positioning on the desktop using keyboard shortcuts, as follows:

Windows + ← – window occupies left half of the desktop
Windows + → – window occupies right half of the desktop
Windows + ↑ – window occupies upper half of the desktop
Windows + ↓ – window occupies lower half of the desktop

Are there similar keyboard shortcuts in Ubuntu (Unity)?

Best Answer

In my case, this can be done with Compiz Setting Manager.

First, you'll need to download Compiz (Skip this part if you already own it).
```
sudo apt-get install compizconfig-settings-manager compiz-plugins
```
Open compiz, then navigate to Window Management category which located on the left pane.
Enable Grid plugin.
Set your own desired shortcut/keybinding for tiling window, simply click the corresponding action key, then change it to whatever you want.

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