Shortcut for "run application" in Unity
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 "Show the run command prompt", but that doesn't actually do anything.
Solution 1:
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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
Install gnome-do
sudo apt-get install gnome-do
Install Synapse
sudo apt-get install synapse
Solution 2:
This is a known bug: https://bugs.edge.launchpad.net/unity/+bug/580295
Solution 3:
Try this: Five alternative apps for ALT+F2 functionality in Unity