3 This message provides you with an overview of the default keybindings to use i3.
4 Please also make sure to have a look at the man page and the user's guide:
5 http://i3.zekjur.net/docs/userguide.html
8 2.) Configuration Files
10 /etc/i3/config is the default configuration. It is recommended to copy it and
11 afterwards edit it to suit your needs (you can especially disable this message):
13 cp /etc/i3/config ~/.i3/config
18 The following explanation is related to the QWERTY layout, but as the default
19 configuration uses keycodes instead of keysymbols for binding, you still have
20 to press the same keys, regardless of your keyboard layout.
22 The Mod1 key is usually bound to the "Alt" key on your keyboard.
24 Mod1+Enter opens a terminal emulator
25 Mod1+v starts dmenu (an application launcher)
27 The directional keys are j(left), k(down), l(up) and ;(right). You can also use
28 the arrow keys on your keyboard, if you prefer them.
30 Mod1+<directional key> moves the focus to the window in the given direction
31 Mod1+Shift+<directional key> moves the window to the given direction,
32 Mod1+<number> opens the corresponding workspace
33 Mod1+Shift+<number> moves a window to the wished workspace
34 Mod1+h sets the mode of a container to stacking
35 Mod1+e sets the mode back to default
36 Mod1+f toggles fullscreen mode for the current window
37 Mod1+Shift+Space toggles floating mode for the current window
38 Mod1+Shift+q closes a window
39 Mod1+Shift+r restarts i3 in-place (you will lose your layout, though)
42 If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask!