KDE Plasma Workspaces - KRunner

KRunner

KRunner is a versatile tool to the user for various functions. Replaces the dialog box "Run Command" in previous versions from K Desktop Environment 3, it inherits from the application launcher feature, however, expanding the possibilities through a modular plug. KRunner stores the efforts made to propose them as needed via an auto-complete feature of search terms. It can be shown on the desktop via the keyboard combination ALT+F2 or by selecting "Run Command ..." in the desktop menu.

These functions are handled by the plugin:

  • Application launcher, type at least three letters of the desired name or description, KRunner shows applications associated with the terms of the research allowed the selection of the desired one.
  • Calculator, simply enter the desired operation to show the result, it also supports sophisticated expressions.
  • Contacts can search for entries in the KDE address book allowing you to directly open. For example, KMail write an e-mail. The address of the recipient of your choice is automatically added to the message.
  • Unit Converter converts values between different units of measure.
  • Web history, search history of recently visited sites in Konqueror.
  • Recent documents, search for matches recently opened files.

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