Computer Shortcuts

Computer Shortcuts

Windows key - access Start menu

Windows key + Pause - open System Properties

Windows key + D - minimise/restore windows

Windows key + F - open Search window

Windows key + F1 - open Help and Support Center

Windows key + E - open Windows Explorer window

Windows key + M - minimise all windows

Windows key + TAB - move through open windows on Taskbar

Windows key + SHIFT + M - restore all windows

Hold CTRL while dragging - make a copy of selected item

Hold CTRL + SHIFT while dragging - make a shortcut to selected item

CTRL + ESC - open Start menu

CTRL + C - Copy

CTRL + X - Cut

CTRL + V - Paste

CTRL + A - Select All

CTRL + Z - Undo

CTRL + B - Bold highlighted text

CTRL + U - Underline highlighted text

CTRL + I - Italicise highlighted text

CTRL + Plus key - increase browser text size

CTRL + Minus key - decrease browser text size

CTRL + ALT + DELETE - open Task Manager

ALT + underlined letters in menus - open menu item

ALT + ENTER - show Properties of selected object

ALT + F4 - close current window or program

CTRL + F4 - close window within program

ALT + TAB - switch between open windows or programs


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