Computer Basic shortcuts

Computer ShortCuts

Computer shortcuts, also known as keyboard shortcuts, are combinations of keys that perform specific actions or commands in various applications and operating systems. They are designed to enhance productivity and provide quick access to frequently used functions.

S.No. Keyboard Key Description
1 CTRL+C Copy
2 CTRL+X Cut
3 CTRL+V Paste
4 CTRL+Z Undo
5 DELETE Delete
6 SHIFT+DELETE Delete the selected item permanently without placing the item in the Recycle Bin
7 CTRL while dragging an item Copy the selected item
8 CTRL+SHIFT while dragging an item Create a shortcut to the selected item
9 F2 key Rename the selected item
10 CTRL+RIGHT ARROW Move the insertion point to the beginning of the next word
11 CTRL+LEFT ARROW Move the insertion point to the beginning of the previous word
12 CTRL+DOWN ARROW Move the insertion point to the beginning of the next paragraph
13 CTRL+UP ARROW Move the insertion point to the beginning of the previous paragraph
14 CTRL+SHIFT with any of the arrow keys Highlight a block of text
15 SHIFT with any of the arrow keys Select more than one item in a window or on the desktop, or select text in a document
16 CTRL+A Select all
17 F3 key Search for a file or a folder
18 ALT+ENTER View the properties for the selected item
19 ALT+F4 Close the active item, or quit the active program
20 ALT+ENTER Display the properties of the selected object
21 ALT+SPACEBAR Open the shortcut menu for the active window
22 CTRL+F4 Close the active document in programs that enable you to have multiple documents open simultaneously
23 ALT+TAB Switch between the open items
24 ALT+ESC Cycle through items in the order that they had been opened
25 F6 key Cycle through the screen elements in a window or on the desktop
26 F4 key Display the Address bar list in My Computer or Windows Explorer
27 SHIFT+F10 Display the shortcut menu for the selected item
28 ALT+SPACEBAR Display the System menu for the active window
29 CTRL+ESC Display the Start menu
30 ALT+Underlined letter in a menu name Display the corresponding menu
31 Underlined letter in a command name on an open menu Perform the corresponding command
32 F10 key Activate the menu bar in the active program
33 RIGHT ARROW Open the next menu to the right, or open a submenu
34 LEFT ARROW Open the next menu to the left, or close a submenu
35 F5 key Update the active window
36 BACKSPACE View the folder one level up in My Computer or Windows Explorer
37 ESC Cancel the current task
38 SHIFT when you insert a CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive Prevent the CD-ROM from automatically playing

Dialog Box Keyboard Shortcuts

S.No. Keyboard Key Description
1 CTRL+TAB Move forward through the tabs
2 CTRL+SHIFT+TAB Move backward through the tabs
3 TAB Move forward through the options
4 SHIFT+TAB Move backward through the options
5 ALT+Underlined letter Perform the corresponding command or select the corresponding option
6 ENTER Perform the command for the active option or button
7 SPACEBAR Select or clear the check box if the active option is a check box
8 Arrow keys Select a button if the active option is a group of option buttons
9 F1 key Display Help
10 F4 key Display the items in the active list
11 BACKSPACE Open a folder one level up if a folder is selected in the Save As or Open dialog box

MMC Console Window Keyboard Shortcuts

S.No. Keyboard Key Description
1 CTRL+P Print the current page or active pane
2 ALT+Minus sign :::(-) Display the window menu for the active console window
3 SHIFT+F10 Display the Action shortcut menu for the selected item
4 F1 key Open the Help topic, if any, for the selected item
5 F5 key Update the content of all console windows
6 CTRL+F10 Maximize the active console window
7 CTRL+F5 Restore the active console window
8 ALT+ENTER Display the Properties dialog box, if any, for the selected item
9 F2 key Rename the selected item
10 CTRL+F4 Close the active console window. When a console has only one console window, this shortcut closes the console

Microsoft Natural Keyboard Shortcuts

S.No. Keyboard Key Description
1 Windows Logo Display or hide the Start menu
2 Windows Logo+BREAK Display the System Properties dialog box
3 Windows Logo+D Display the desktop
4 Windows Logo+M Minimize all of the windows
5 Windows Logo+SHIFT+M Restore the minimized windows
6 Windows Logo+E Open My Computer
7 Windows Logo+F Search for a file or a folder
8 CTRL+Windows Logo+F Search for computers
9 Windows Logo+F1 Display Windows Help
10 Windows Logo+ L Lock the keyboard
11 Windows Logo+R Open the Run dialog box
12 Windows Logo+U Open Utility Manager

Accessibility Keyboard Shortcuts

S.No. Keyboard Key Description
1 Right SHIFT for eight seconds Switch FilterKeys either on or off
2 Left ALT+left SHIFT+PRINT SCREEN Switch High Contrast either on or off
3 Left ALT+left SHIFT+NUM LOCK Switch the MouseKeys either on or off
4 SHIFT five times Switch the StickyKeys either on or off
5 NUM LOCK for five seconds Switch the ToggleKeys either on or off
6 Windows Logo +U Open Utility Manager

Accessibility Keyboard Shortcuts

S.No. Keyboard Key Description
1 END Display the bottom of the active window
2 HOME Display the top of the active window
3 NUM LOCK+Asterisk sign (*) Display all of the subfolders that are under the selected folder
4 NUM LOCK+Plus sign (+) Display the contents of the selected folder
5 NUM LOCK+Minus sign (-) Collapse the selected folder
6 LEFT ARROW Collapse the current selection if it is expanded, or select the parent folder
7 RIGHT ARROW Display the current selection if it is collapsed, or select the first subfolder
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