You can use Hot-Key sequences to interact with virtual machines. Hot-Key sequences can be used to:
To use Hot-Key sequences:
Hot-Key Sequence |
Description |
ALT-Tab |
Changes between applications within the virtual machine. |
ALT-ESC |
Shifts between application windows within the virtual machine. |
CTRL-ALT-Delete |
Ends a session. This command is received by both the host operating system and the virtual machine, even when Workstation has control of input. |
CTRL-ALT-Insert |
Ends a session. This command is received solely by the virtual machine. |
CTRL-ALT |
Returns to the X11 screen (window mode). |
CTRL-ALT-Enter |
Expands the current virtual machine into full screen mode when running several virtual machines. Repeating the command switches the next virtual machine into full-screen mode. This command provides a useful way to move between virtual machines. |
CTRL-ALT-<space> |
Sends any command into the virtual machine so that Workstation does not process it. CTRL-ALT remains depressed as the space bar is pressed and then the next key in the sequence is pressed. For example, to send CTRL-ALT to the virtual machine bypassing Workstation:
|
CTRL-ALT-F8 |
On most Linux hosts, the first virtual machine will be CTRL-ALT-F8, the second CTRL-ALT-F9 and so on. |
CTRL-ALT-F9 |
On most Linux hosts, the second virtual machine will be CTRL-ALT-F9. On Caldera 2.x hosts, the first virtual machine will be CTRL-ALT-F9, the second CTRL-ALT-F10 and so on. |
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