VirtualBox keyboard shortcuts
VirtualBox stands out as a powerful, free, open source Type 2 hypervisor compatible with Linux, Windows, and Mac OS. Unlike Type 1 hypervisors, VirtualBox leverages the host system kernel to emulate guest device devices. This unique approach simplifies virtual machine deployments and OS installations, making them especially beginner-friendly.
Intuitive interface and powerful shortcuts
In addition to its user-friendly nature, VirtualBox excels at providing an intuitive shortcut interface, enabling users to efficiently manage virtual machines, networks, and even remote cloud profiles for Oracle Cloud, all through the ergonomic keyboard.
Basic keyboard shortcuts
Unlocking the full potential of VirtualBox just got easier with the comprehensive cheat sheet of basic keyboard shortcuts. Here are some highlights:
Reveal hidden features
This cheat sheet goes beyond keyboard shortcuts, revealing lesser-known features such as in-device screenshots and the ability to create status snapshots directly from the hypervisor.
VirtualBox is not just a hypervisor; it is a versatile tool that meets the needs of novice and advanced users. Whether you're running virtual machines, exploring network configurations, or diving into remote cloud settings, mastering these shortcuts and features will undoubtedly enhance your VirtualBox experience.
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Linux/Windows |
Hot Dog |
Function |
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Virtual Machine Management |
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Ctrl + N |
Command + N |
Open a build prompt
Virtual machine. |
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Ctrl + A |
Command + A |
Add a device
By default it is present in the list of VirtualBox devices. |
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Ctrl + O |
Command + O |
Cloning a device
Virtual is in the current list. |
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Alt + M, because Alt + M |
Move the device
The currently selected virtual to a different directory location. |
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Alt + M, because Alt + R |
Remove
The VM currently selected from the current list. |
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Ctrl + S |
Command + S |
Open a window
Settings for the currently selected VM. |
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Ctrl + I |
Command + I |
Import
Virtual machine to the current list. |
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Ctrl + E |
Command + E |
Export a device
Default from the current list. |
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Virtual Machine Control |
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Right Ctrl |
Left Command |
Pick up entries
The mouse and keyboard of the host machine. |
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Right Ctrl + P |
Left Command + P |
Suspension of the device
Virtual is currently running. |
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Right Ctrl + R |
Left Command + R |
Reload
The virtual machine is currently running. |
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Right Ctrl + H |
Left Command + U |
Send a signal
"Shutdown" to the currently running virtual machine. |
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Right Ctrl + S |
Left Command + S |
Open a window
Settings for the VM are currently running. |
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Right Ctrl + T |
Left Command + T |
Take a snapshot
for the status of the VM that is running. |
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Right Ctrl + Delete |
Left Command + Backspace |
Send a click
Key: Ctrl + Alt + Delete to the running VM. |
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Right Ctrl + Backspace |
Send a click
Key: Ctrl + Alt + Backspace to the running VM. |
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Right Ctrl + Insert |
Left Command + Insert |
Send a keystroke
Dedicated to the running virtual machine. |
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Virtual Machine Display |
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Right Ctrl + N |
Left Command + N |
Open a window
Statistics for the VM are currently running. |
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Right Ctrl + H |
Left Command + F |
Move the location of an image
The virtual disk to a different local directory. |
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Right Ctrl + C |
Left Command + C |
Toggle mode
The scaled view of the VM is currently running. |
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Right Ctrl + L |
Left Command + L |
Switch mode
Seamless VM currently running. |
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Right Ctrl + A |
Left Command + A |
Resize
The view window indicates the current resolution of the virtual machine. |
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Window Management |
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Ctrl + G |
Command + Comma (,) |
Open a window
VirtualBox preferences. |
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F1 |
Open a window
Comprehensive instructions for VirtualBox. |
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Ctrl + Q |
Command + Q |
End the current VirtualBox session. |
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Command + H |
Minimize the session
current to the taskbar. |
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Command + Option + H |
Minimize all
Other sessions to the taskbar. |
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Package Management
Extension |
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Ctrl + T |
Command + T |
Open the VM Extensions Pack application |
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Ctrl + Shift + I |
Command + Shift + I |
Install a package
New extension on your current VirtualBox installation. |
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Ctrl + Shift + U |
Command + Shift + U |
Uninstall
The extension package on your current VirtualBox installation. |
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Storage Management
Virtual |
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Ctrl + D |
Command + D |
Open the app tile
Virtual storage. |
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Alt + H |
Insert all
Hard drive images available in the current installation. |
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Alt + O |
Insert all
Optical media images available in the current installation. |
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Alt + F |
Insert all
Floppy disk images available in the current installation. |
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Ctrl + Shift + F |
Command + Shift + F |
Reload
List of currently available virtual disks. |
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Ctrl + Shift + A |
Command + Shift + A |
Import
An existing virtual disk image to the current installation. |
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Ctrl + Shift + C |
Command + Shift + C |
Clone an image
The currently selected virtual disk. |
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Ctrl + Shift + M |
Command + Shift + M |
Move the location of an image
The virtual disk to a different local directory. |
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Ctrl + Shift + L |
Command + Shift + L |
Disconnect the disc
The currently selected virtual machine has its original VM. |
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Ctrl + Shift + R |
Command + Shift + R |
Delete the disc
Virtual currently selected from installation. |
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Ctrl + Shift + P |
Command + Shift + P |
View settings
and properties for the currently selected virtual disk. |
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Log Management |
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Ctrl + L |
Command + L |
Open the Log Viewer window for the currently selected VM. |
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Ctrl + A |
Select the contents
The entire registry viewer window. |
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Ctrl + C |
Copy the text of the record
Currently selected to the clipboard. |
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Ctrl + Shift + F |
Command + Shift + F |
Open the search prompt
for the currently active log viewer. |
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Ctrl + Shift + T |
Command + Shift + T |
Do a search
for a filtered term for the currently active log viewer. |
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Ctrl + Shift + D |
Command + Shift + D |
Insert all
Bookmarks available for the currently active log viewer. |
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Ctrl + Shift + R |
Command + Shift + R |
Reload
The contents of the Log Viewer are currently active. |
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Ctrl + Shift + S |
Command + Shift + S |
Unload
The contents of the current log viewer to a file. |
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Ctrl + Shift + P |
Command + Shift + P |
Show settings
The view available for the currently active log viewer. |
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Virtual Network Management |
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Ctrl + H |
Open the app tile
Virtual network. |
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Ctrl + Shift + C |
Command + Shift + C |
Create a module
Control a new virtual network for your devices. |
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Ctrl + Shift + R |
Command + Shift + R |
Delete a controller
The currently selected virtual network. |
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Ctrl + Shift + P |
Command + Shift + P |
View All
Available settings for the currently selected console. |
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Ctrl + Shift + P, then Alt + D |
Open Settings
DHCP server for controller
Current network. |
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Ctrl + Shift + P, then Alt + A |
Open Settings
of the virtual network controller. |
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Cloud Management
Remotely |
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Ctrl + P |
Command + P |
Open the Remote Cloud app tile. |
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Ctrl + Shift + T |
Command + Shift + T |
Open Offer
Free trial to access Oracle Remote Cloud. |
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Ctrl + Shift + A |
Command + Shift + A |
Create a file
New Remote Cloud definition for installation
current. |
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Ctrl + Shift + I |
Command + Shift + I |
Import a file
Remote Cloud definition exists for installation
current. |
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Ctrl + Shift + R |
Command + Shift + R |
Remove the
Remote Cloud definition exists for installation
current. |
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Ctrl + Shift + P |
Command + Shift + P |
Switch
Settings available for the currently selected Remote Cloud profile. |
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Ctrl + Shift + H |
Command + Shift + H |
Open a window
A browser that displays documentation for Oracle Remote Cloud. |