Why do numbers appear over open and/or pinned apps when i hold down Super?

Question

When i hold down the super (windows) key, numbers and in some cases letters appear over open apps and other unity things (workspace switcher, trash).

The first 10 Open or pinned apps are numbered 1, 2, 3.. ..8, 9, 0. Subsequent apps are not numbered.

What are the numbers/letters for?

See the first answer in this previous question http://askubuntu.com/questions/28086/what-are-unitys-keyboard-and-mouse-shortcuts — Mark Rooney, Oct 22 '11 at 09:57

score 3 · Accepted Answer · edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:23

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If you press super+the number/letter it will focus/open that program the same way your mouse would.

All the key board shortcuts available for unity are listed here.

Here is a quick list:

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edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:23

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answered Oct 22 '11 at 09:55

Bruno Pereira

score 2 · Answer 2 · edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:23

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while holding the SUPER key, you can press the numbers/letters that appeared and the get the same effect as a mouse click on that symbol would have.

To learn more about the keyboard shortcuts of unity look here.

edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:23

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answered Oct 22 '11 at 09:56

xubuntix

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