How to switch to non-graphical view in ubuntu?

Question

I've recently installed Ubuntu. It's graphical; how can I switch to command-line mode so that everything is to be typed, like DOS?

Solution 1

It's not necessary to completely shut down the GUI.

The interface for the command-line is called 'Terminal', in Applications/Accessories.

If you do want to shutdown the GUI (the X server), see Ubuntu Linux - shutdown the X server

Solution 2

Ubuntu 18.04 allows me to go to terminal mode with Ctrl+Alt+F3 and back to GUI with Ctrl+Alt+F1.

I realize this is an old post, but it still can be useful today.

Solution 3

Ubuntu (like other Unix-variants) has multiple Terminals. The graphical console you are seeing is on 7. The first 6 are text consoles. You can switch between text consoles by using ALT+[number of terminal]. To switch from the graphical console you will have to add STRG to that command.

Comments

[Admin]

Is it convenient to switch back and force ?

[Dennis Williamson]

STRG=Ctrl on some keyboards

[Dennis Williamson]

@PHP: The terminal pavium is referring to is a window within the GUI so switching back and forth between windows is as easy as Alt-tab or a mouse click.