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What are the hotkeys for switching the current window between maximized, normal, and minimized states? If some of these don't exist, can I set them somewhere?

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For Ubuntu 11.10 and earlier:

Alt+ F10 : Maximize the current window. If the window is already maximized, unmaximize it(normal).

Alt+ F9 : Minimize the current window.

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This seems to stop working anymore. – Christian Vielma Aug 7 '12 at 19:42
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In Ubuntu 12.04 Unity the shortcuts can be found in:

System Settings | Hardware | Keyboard | Shortcuts | Windows.

In a default installation the keys are the following:

  • Maximize: Ctrl+Super+↑
  • Restore: Ctrl+Super+↓
  • Minimize: Ctrl+Super+0

(For some reason Minimize does not work for me)

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Minimize doesn't work for me either with the "0" key on the top of the keyboard. It does work with the "0" key from the keypad, however. – John S Gruber Aug 12 '12 at 18:48
It does work with the "0" key from the keypad, however. Even when the Numlock is off. Quite wierd.. – saji89 Nov 30 '12 at 5:52
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If the defaults don't suit you, you can set new shortcuts by opening the Dash and searching for the app "Keyboard Shortcuts."

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Fixed the minimize shortcut by changing the shortcut to Alt+M and now it works perfectly fine for me.

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How did you change the shortcut? Could you add that to your answer please? – John S Gruber Aug 12 '12 at 18:48
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This is really a comment, not an answer to the question. You can always comment on your own posts, and once you have sufficient reputation you will be able to comment on any post. – tijybba Aug 22 '12 at 19:24
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To minimize, it is not Ctrl+Super+0 but Ctrl+Alt+0.

It works on 12.04. Remember: Ctrl+Alt+0.

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