How to Open a Terminal Window in Ubuntu
Press .Ctrl+Alt+T., Press .Alt+F2 and type gnome-terminal., Press .⊞ Win+T (Xubuntu only)., Set a custom shortcut.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Press .Ctrl+Alt+T.
This will launch the Terminal., This will also launch the Terminal. , This Xubuntu-specific shortcut will also launch Terminal., You can change the shortcut from Ctrl+Alt+T to something else:
Click the "System settings" button in the Launcher bar.
Click the "Keyboard" option in the "Hardware" section.
Click the "Shortcuts" tab.
Click the "Launchers" category and then highlight "Launch terminal." Press your new keyboard shortcut. -
Step 2: Press .Alt+F2 and type gnome-terminal.
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Step 3: Press .⊞ Win+T (Xubuntu only).
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Step 4: Set a custom shortcut.
Detailed Guide
This will launch the Terminal., This will also launch the Terminal. , This Xubuntu-specific shortcut will also launch Terminal., You can change the shortcut from Ctrl+Alt+T to something else:
Click the "System settings" button in the Launcher bar.
Click the "Keyboard" option in the "Hardware" section.
Click the "Shortcuts" tab.
Click the "Launchers" category and then highlight "Launch terminal." Press your new keyboard shortcut.
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