VMware Workstation Keyboard Shortcuts - A Complete List

VMware Virtual Machine Shortcut Keys

VMware provides a comprehensive collection of shortcut keys, often referred to as hotkeys, designed to facilitate rapid control of your virtual machines. The following is a detailed listing of these shortcuts.

Essential Control Shortcuts

Several key combinations allow for fundamental virtual machine operations. These shortcuts streamline common tasks and enhance user efficiency.

• Ctrl+B: Initiates the power-on sequence for the Virtual Machine.
• Ctrl+D: Provides access to modify the Virtual Machine's configuration settings.
• Ctrl+E: Executes a power-off command for the Virtual Machine.
• Ctrl+G: Captures keyboard input, directing it to the virtual machine.
• Ctrl+N: Launches the process of creating a new Virtual Machine instance.
• Ctrl+O: Opens an existing Virtual Machine from its stored configuration.
• Ctrl+P: Allows for the customization of individual User Preferences within VMware.
• Ctrl+R: Resets the Virtual Machine to a previous state.
• Ctrl+Z: Suspends the Virtual Machine's operation, saving its current state.
• Ctrl+F4: Closes the Virtual Machine window.

Input and Display Management

Managing input focus and display modes is simplified through dedicated shortcuts. These options offer flexibility in how you interact with your virtual machines.

• Ctrl+Alt: Releases the keyboard input focus from the Virtual Machine.
• Ctrl+Alt+Enter: Toggles the Virtual Machine's display into Full Screen Mode.

Virtual Machine Switching

Efficiently navigate between multiple virtual machines using these shortcuts. They enable quick access to different environments without interrupting your workflow.

• Ctrl+Tab: Cycles through virtual machines that do not currently have input focus.
• Ctrl+Alt+Tab: Switches the active input focus between all running virtual machines.