Basic windows shortcuts

  

Date Posted: 9/23/2011 5:44:08 AM

Posted By: walteym  Membership Level: Gold  Total Points: 1895

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If you have to right click on the computer every time you have to copy something or paste, then you must be a very slow computer user. Getting to know some of the basic windows shortcuts can save you a lot of time and effort. Here are some of the basic windows shortcuts that you can apply to almost all windows versions:
CTRL + C = Copy
CTRL + X = Cut
CTRL + V = Paste
CTRL + Z = Undo
CTRL + A = Select all
CTRL + ESC = Display the start menu
CTRL + SHIFT + ESC = Display the windows task manager
CTRL + Drag = Copy the selected item
CTRL + SHIFT + Drag = Create a shortcut to the highlighted item

SHIFT + up or right key = Select text or items
SHIFT + Delete = Delete the selected item completely without placing a copy in the recycle bin

ALT + TAB = Switch between the open items
ALT + Spacebar = Display the system menu for the active window
ALT + F4 = Close active program

F1 key = universal help key in almost all programs
F2 key = Rename the selected folder
F3 key = Search for a file or folder
F4 key = display the ad dress bar in my computer or internet explorer
F5 key = Update the active window; refreshes current page in internet browsers
F6 key = cycle through the screen elements in a window or desktop
F11 key = Activates full screen mode in internet browsers
F12 key = Opens the 'save as' window in ms word

WIN + E = Open my computer
WIN + F = Search for a file or folder
WIN + L = Lock the keyboard
WIN + U = Open Utility manager

ESC = Cancel current task
BACKSPACE = Go back one level in my computer or internet browsers

These are just but a few. Feel free to

add others.

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