[CentOS] Re: Gnome desktop, workspaces and windows

James B. Byrne byrnejb at harte-lyne.ca
Fri Mar 14 20:05:48 UTC 2008


On Wed, March 12, 2008 12:59, James B. Byrne wrote:
> I was editing a file in gvim when I inadvertently pressed some key combination
> that caused the vim window to disappear from the desktop.
...
>
> Questions:
>
> What key combination places the window with focus into another workspace?
>
A.  <shift><ctrl><alt><left>|<right>|<up>|<down>

> What key combination or other method moves it back into the primary workspace?
>
A. Same as above.

> Why did hiding all windows empty the alternate workspace?
>
A. It did not.  The windows therein were all minimized and had to be restored
from the bottom menu bar of the applicable workspace.

> How do I get my vim instance back from wherever it is gone?
A. Same as above.

Alternatively, you can click and drag with your mouse any window between
workspaces.

Live and learn; with pain, suffering, and general discomfort, but learn
nonetheless.

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