# cwm tips
## Desktop switching

``
bind-key 4S-1 window-movetogroup-1
bind-key 4S-2 window-movetogroup-2
bind-key 4S-3 window-movetogroup-3
bind-key 4S-4 window-movetogroup-4
bind-key 4S-5 window-movetogroup-5
bind-key 4S-6 window-movetogroup-6
bind-key 4S-7 window-movetogroup-7
bind-key 4S-8 window-movetogroup-8
bind-key 4S-9 window-movetogroup-9

bind-key 4-1 group-only-1
bind-key 4-2 group-only-2
bind-key 4-3 group-only-3
bind-key 4-4 group-only-4
bind-key 4-5 group-only-5
bind-key 4-6 group-only-6
bind-key 4-7 group-only-7
bind-key 4-8 group-only-8
bind-key 4-9 group-only-9
``

To have newly created windows stay on the current desktop, append .cwmrc with:

``
sticky yes
``

## Window switching

cwm offers no bar to keep track of open windows, instead one can get a list of windows with Alt+/. Note that the list
comes up empty by default. Either begin typing a name of a window or press Ctrl+A to get a list of all open windows.
Windows can also be labeled with Ctrl+Alt+n. Alt+Tab cycles through raised windows on a specific desktop.

Alt+Enter minimizes the focused window. You can raise it by switching to the numbered group (desktop) it is a member of,
Alt+/ or left clicking the desktop. Minimized windows begin with &. View desktop/Minimize all/Show all windows

The following line has multiple uses. (Default Ctrl+Alt +a).

``
bind-key 4-d group-toggle-all
``

Press it once to minimize all windows and show the wallpaper. Press it again to raise all windows from all desktops.
Otherwise press it once to hide the current desktop and return to it with Super + number.

## Further reading:

  * cwm(1)
  * cwmrc(5)