Windows Shortcut Keys
First thing is to learn the shortcuts available by
using a combination of keys. Most of the functions here work for all programs,
some programs have further combinations.
CTRL + C
|
Copies the highlighted section |
| CTRL + X |
Cuts the highlighted section |
| CTRL + V |
Pastes the highlighted section |
| CTRL + F4 |
Closes the current file without closing
the application |
| ALT + F4 |
Closes the current application |
| CTRL + P |
Print the actual page with default options |
| CTRL + S |
Save the actual file |
| CTRL + N |
Open a new file or window with the current
application |
| CTRL + O |
Open an existing file |
| CTRL + Z |
Undo last action |
| CTRL + Y |
Redo last action |
Most of the current keyboards have a Windows
key and a Context key
Clicking on the Windows key brings up the Start
menu
Clicking on the Context menu key is like
right-clicking an object
| WIN + E |
Opens the Windows Explorer |
| WIN + M |
Minimizes all Windows |
| WIN + R |
Opens the run box |
| WIN + D |
Shows the desktop |
| WIN + F |
Opens the Find Window |
| WIN + Pause |
Opens the System Properties
Dialogbox |
| WIN + H |
Starts the Windows Help |
The Windows
help files have a list of all the shortcuts available
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