Apps & Session

Summary

This note is a quick reference for Sway shortcuts related to launching apps, reloading the session, closing windows, and moving between workspaces.

App and session shortcuts

ShortcutPurpose
Mod + Eopen a new terminal
Mod + Dopen the app launcher
Mod + Shift + Creload Sway config
Mod + Shift + Qclose the current window
Mod + Shift + Elog off

Window and workspace shortcuts

ShortcutPurpose
Mod + Ftoggle fullscreen
Mod + Renter resize mode
Mod + 1-0switch workspace
Mod + Shift + 1-0move current window to workspace

Notes

  • Mod here means the Windows / Super key
  • Mod + Shift + C is useful after changing Sway config
  • Mod + Shift + E is session-level, so use it carefully