Shortcut for “run application” in Unity

Question

What is the keyboard shortcut for run application in unity, or how do I get to the applications screen quickly?

I've still got the gnome application for setting keyboard shortcuts, and it has alt + f2 set for this, but that doesn't actually do anything.

You might want to file a bug report about this ("Unity needs a run dialog").
With Super I can see small numbers on the side bar and I can use it with Super + 1-0, obviously it's not what you're looking for.
@skalka: thanks. I knew about that and I have been trying to use it more (and it is handy) but every now and then I just need a run dialog anyway.

Mace · Answer 1 · 2011-04-10 21:49:02Z

Install gmrun

sudo apt-get install gmrun
Use the Add button in gnome-keybinding-properties to create a new action with the command gmrun. You can then bound it to Alt+F2 or Super+R or any other combination.

This however is not as powerful as the Alt+F2 of the gnome-panel.

Other alternatives:

Install kupfer

sudo apt-get install kupfer

sudo apt-get install gnome-do

Install Synapse

sudo apt-get install synapse

I think Gnome-Do is a very good replacement of "Run Application".
I tried out both, not sure which I'll pick eventually but gnome-do is less heavy than I thought it would be, so sticking to that for now.

dutchie · Answer 2 · 2010-10-27 23:49:55Z

up vote 4 down vote

answered Oct 27 '10 at 23:49

bugs.edge.launchpad.net/unity/+bug/580295/comments/9 - SABDFL says it's on the list for Natty – dutchie Nov 1 '10 at 20:40

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firefoxx11 · Answer 3 · 2010-11-09 16:17:40Z

up vote 2 down vote

answered Nov 9 '10 at 16:17

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