i3 Window Manager Cheatsheet
This cheatsheet provides essential keyboard shortcuts and commands for the i3 window manager, a popular tiling window manager for Linux. i3 is designed for efficiency and speed, allowing users to manage windows and workspaces with minimal mouse interaction.
Core i3 Window Management Commands
These commands are fundamental for navigating and manipulating windows within the i3 environment.
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Open a terminal = $mod + <ENTER>
Open dmenu = $mod + d
Exit i3 = $mod + Shift + e
Restart i3 in place = $mod + Shift + r
Reload config file = $mod + Shift + c
Kill window = $mod + Shift + q
Layout and Window Arrangement
Control how your windows are arranged on the screen using these layout commands.
Tabbed layout = $mod + w
Vertical and Horizontal = $mod + e
Stacked layout = $mod + s
Fullscreen = $mod + f
Split window vertically = $mod + v
Split window horizontally = $mod + h
Toggle resize mode = $mod + r
Workspace Navigation and Management
Efficiently switch between and move windows to different workspaces.
Switch workplace = $mod + 0-9
move window to workplace = $mod + Shift + 0-9
Focus and Movement
Navigate between windows and move them using keyboard shortcuts.
Move window = $mod + Shift + <DIRECTION-KEY>
Focus on window to the left = $mod + j
Focus on window above = $mod + k
Focus on window below = $mod + l
Focus on window to the right = $mod + ;
Move window left = $mod + Shift + j
Move window up = $mod + Shift + k
Move window down = $mod + Shift +l
Move window right = $mod + Shift +;
Further Resources
For more in-depth information and advanced configurations, refer to the official i3 documentation: