# The basics

The **central shortcut** of Monarch is **`WIN + ALT + Space`**. It opens the **Monarch Navigation Menu**, providing quick access to applications, system tools, virtual desktops, and other key features.

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From the main system menu, you can perform a variety of actions, including:

* **Launch applications**
* **Access system documentation**
* **Add or remove software** (Apps, TUIs, Webapps)
* **Customize the system’s look and feel**
* **Update the system**
* ...and more.

#### **Quick Access with Walker**

Applications and utilities can be launched instantly using the **`WIN + Space`** shortcut.\
This shortcut opens **Walker**, a versatile launcher that not only starts applications but also provides additional features such as a **calculator**, **to-do list**, **clipboard manager**, **web search**, and more.

#### **Virtual Desktops**

Monarch supports **10 virtual desktops** for efficient multitasking. You can switch between desktops using **`WIN + 1`**, **`WIN + 2`**, **`WIN + 3`**, … up to **`WIN + 0`**

To move a window from one desktop to another, use **`WIN + SHIFT + [1–0]`**

#### **Handy Shortcuts**

Some useful keyboard shortcuts for frequently used applications:

| Action                     | Shortcut            |
| -------------------------- | ------------------- |
| Open Terminal              | **WIN + Enter**     |
| Open Firefox               | **CTRL + ALT + W**  |
| Private Browsing (Firefox) | **ALT + SHIFT + W** |
| Open File Browser          | **CTRL + ALT + F**  |
| Open Outlook               | **WIN + SHIFT + E** |
| Open CyberChef             | **WIN + SHIFT + C** |
| Open Deezer                | **WIN + SHIFT + M** |

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If you ever get lost, press **`WIN + K`** to display **all system shortcuts**.\
This provides a complete overview of available keyboard commands, helping you navigate Monarch efficiently.
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