KDE
Fundamentals

T.C. Hollingsworth (tchollingsworth gmail.com)

Revision (2016-11-28)

Copyright © 2011, 2012, 2013 T.C. Hollingsworth

Copyright © 2011 Alexey Subach

Copyright © 2011 Salma Sultana

This guide provides an introduction to the Plasma™ workspace and applications and describes many common tasks that can be performed.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction

2. Installing KDE Plasma Desktop™ and KDE Applications

Installing Packages

Linux®
Microsoft® Windows®
Mac® OS
BSD™
Mobile Devices
Live Media
Building from Source Code

3. Finding Your Way Around

A Visual Dictionary

The Big Picture
The Widgets

Common Menus

The File Menu
The Edit Menu
The View Menu
The Tools Menu
The Settings Menu
The Help Menu
Thanks and Acknowledgments

Common Keyboard Shortcuts

Working with Windows
Working with Activities and Virtual Desktops
Working with the Desktop
Getting Help
Working with Documents
Working with Files
Changing Volume and Brightness
Leaving Your Computer
Modifying Shortcuts

4. Common Tasks

Navigating Documents

Scrolling
Zooming

Opening and Saving Files

Introduction
The File Selection Window
Thanks and Acknowledgments

Check Spelling

Check Spelling
Automatic Spell Checking
Configuring Sonnet
Thanks and Acknowledgments

Find and Replace

The Find Function
The Replace Function
Thanks and Acknowledgments

Choosing Fonts

Choosing Colors

Using Basic Colors
Mixing Colors
Custom Colors

5. Customizing KDE software

Customizing Toolbars

Modifying Toolbar Items
Customizing Toolbar Appearance
Thanks and Acknowledgments

Using and Customizing Shortcuts

Introduction
Changing a Shortcut
Resetting Shortcuts
Removing a Shortcut
Working with Schemes
Printing Shortcuts
Thanks and Acknowledgments

6. Credits and License