Windows Keyboard Shortcuts
(some of these do not work in all programs)
| [Esc] | Generally, closes the current menu |
| [Ctrl]-A | Same as Edit/Select all |
| [Ctrl]-C | Same as Edit/Copy |
| [Ctrl]-X | Same as Edit/Cut |
| [Ctrl]-V | Same as Edit/Paste |
| [Ctrl]-Z | Same as Edit/Undo (if available) |
| [Shift]-[arrow] | select text as you [arrow] around |
| {Drag} | Move the selected (highlighted) text or file |
| [Ctrl]-{Drag} | Copy the selected text/file. |
| [Ctrl]-[right-arrow] |
Skip to next word, when editing text [Ctrl]-[arrow] keys all behave similarly |
| [Win] | Brings up the Start menu (same as [CTRL]-[Esc]) |
| [Win]-D |
Minimizes all windows press [Win]-D again to Restore [Win]-M & [Win]-[Shift]-M are like [Win]-D (memory jogger? WinDy opens/closes windows) |
| [Win]-E | Start Windows Explorer |
| [Win]-F |
Start Find Files or Folders dialog box [WIN]-[Ctrl]-F = Start Find Computer dialog box (for networks) |
| [Win]-R | Display the Run dialog box |
| [Win]-[Pause] | Display Systems Properties panel (or try [Win]-[Break]) |
| [Tab] [Shift]-[Tab] |
Move forward through options/fields, works on web forms too Move backward through options/fields |
| [Ctrl]-[Tab] [Ctrl]-[Shift]-[Tab] |
Move forward through filetabs Move backward through filetabs |
| [Alt]-[Tab] | Switch among running programs (you can press [Tab] repeatedly) |
| [Alt]-[Enter] |
In Windows Explorer: same as view properties In DOS programs: switch between a window and full-screen |
| [Alt]-[SpaceBar] | Display the current window's system menu |
| [Alt]-[SpaceBar] M |
Move current window, using the [arrow] keys (really handy if a window's title bar is off the screen) |
| [Shift]-Del | Delete without sending to the Recycle Bin |
| [Shift]-{Click} | Open Link in a new IE browser window/instance |
| [F2] | Rename a folder or file |
| [F5] | Refresh folder (desktop contents) |
| [F6] | Switch between left and right panes (in Explorer) |
| [F10] | Brings up the program menu (then use the [arrow] keys to move around) |
| [Alt-F4] |
Quit the current (active) program/application shuts down windows if no apps are open |
Internet Explorer (IE) Shortcuts
| [Spacebar] | same as [Page Down] |
| [Backspace] [Alt]-[Left Arrow] | Go Back to the previous page |
| [Alt]-[Right Arrow] | Go Forward to the next page |
| [Ctrl]-[L] | Open a new Link (web page) |
| [Ctrl]-[N] | Open a new browser window |
| [Ctrl]-[R] [Ctrl]-Refresh |
Refresh the current page Reload page and graphics (bypass cache) |
| [Ctrl]-[D] | Add to Favorites - the current page |
| [Ctrl]-[H] | Open History folder |
| [Ctrl]-[B] | Organize Favorites |
| [Ctrl]-[W] | Close the active IE window |