the BIG Keyboard Shortcut List

Lisa Williams

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A good friend of mine sent this to my private email address. Hope you all find it helpful.

Lisa

What is the allure of keyboard shortcuts? Do they really save time? Why bother, since my mouse is permanently attached to my hand?

Some people like to use keyboard shortcuts, especially if someone is watching them, because they make them look like a pro. With just a few key strokes, you can leave a mouse spinning his wheel! Whatever your motivation, here's a big list of keyboard shortcuts for you to try out.

General Shortcuts

ALT + F4 - Quit a program / Shut down

ALT + TAB - Hold down the ALT key and hit tab to cycle through open windows.

CTRL + ESCAPE - Display the Start menu

SHIFT + TAB - Tab backward through a form

CTRL + X - Cut

CTRL + C - Copy

CTRL + V - Paste

F1 - Help menu

CTRL + Z - Undo

SHIFT & Restart - To restart Windows alone and not your whole computer, hold down the shift key when you click the OK button on the shutdown screen. This saves lots of time. (Not for XP).

CRTL + TAB - Navigate tabs on a tabbed screen

File and Desktop Shortcuts

Hold SHIFT while inserting a CD - Prevents the CD from "autorunning"

If an item is selected:

CTRL while dragging a file - Copies the file

CTRL + SHIFT while dragging a file - Creates a shortcut to the file

SHIFT + DELETE - Deletes an item without sending it to the Recycle bin

ALT + ENTER - Display a file's properties

F2 - Rename a file

In Windows Explorer:

LEFT ARROW - Collapse the current selection if it is expanded

NUM LOCK + MINUS SIGN ( - ) - Collapse the selected folder

NUM LOCK + PLUS SIGN ( + ) - Expand the selected folder

RIGHT ARROW - Expand the current selection if it is collapsed or select the first subfolder

NUM LOCK + * (asterisk sign) - Expand all folders below the current selection

F6 - Switch between left and right panes

In My Computer:

BACKSPACE - View the folder one level up

ALT + RIGHT ARROW - Move forward to a previous view

ALT + LEFT ARROW - Move backward to a previous view

Internet Browser Shortcuts

For Internet Explorer 6 and Netscape 7 (may work in older versions):

Open History Window Ctrl + H

Reload Ctrl + R

Back (Previous Page) Alt + Left Arrow or Alt + Backspace

Forward (Next Page) Alt + Right Arrow

Stop Esc

Home Alt + Home

Go to Bottom of Page End

Go to Top of Page Home

New Window Ctrl + N

Close Window Ctrl + W

Go Up One Line Up Arrow

Go Down One Line Down Arrow

Full Screen (toggle) F11

Find on Page Ctrl + F

Add Current Page to Favorites Ctrl + D

Print Current Page or Active Frame Ctrl + P

Organize Favorites (Internet Explorer) and Manage Bookmarks Ctrl + B

Maximize a Window Alt + Space + X

Minimize a Window Alt + Space + N

Scroll Page Up Alt + Up Arrow

Scroll Page Down Alt + Down Arrow

Internet Explorer Only

Open Favorites Bar Ctrl + I

Select Text in Address Bar Alt + D

Force Reload (not from cache) Ctrl + F5

A faster way to type in addresses with Internet Explorer is to just type in the name of the site:

For example, just type in "Google" and press Ctrl + Enter. The " http://www." and the ".com" will be added for you!

Netscape Only

Open / Close Sidebar Panel (toggle) - F9
Select Text in Location Bar - Ctrl + L
Force Reload (not from cache) Ctrl + Shift + R
Zoom Text Smaller - Ctrl + - (minus)
Zoom Text Larger - Ctrl + + (plus sign)

Windows Key Shortcuts

The Windows key can be used in conjunction with other keys to act as a keyboard shortcut for faster access to menu commands. Now, while the Alt key tends to open program menus ( i.e. Alt + F opens the File menu and Alt + E opens the Edit menu) and the Ctrl key performs actual operations (i.e. Ctrl + C will copy and Ctrl + V will paste), the Windows key will open various Windows tools.

Win key + R will open the Start menu's Run box
Win key + F will open the Start menu's Find window
Win key + E will quickly launch Explorer
Win key + Pause/Break will open the System Properties window
Win key + M will Minimize all windows
Win key + Shift + M will undo Minimize all windows
Win key + D will switch between minimizing all open programs and showing them all
Win key + Tab will cycle through items on the taskbar

The Windows key by itself will open the Start menu.

You can also open programs or folders on your desktop by pressing the Windows key + the first letter of the program/folder/shortcut + Enter. Sounds kind of tedious, but if you're in a bind with your mouse, it can come in quite handy.

Arrow Tricks

Here's a cool little arrow trick to try with word processing programs. Next time you're using your arrow keys to go from one area of a sentence to another (left and right arrows), hold down your Ctrl key. Instead of moving one space at a time, you'll go one word at a time.

If you're using the up and down arrows to go from line to line, holding down the Ctrl key will make your cursor jump from paragraph to paragraph (well, from carriage return to carriage return anyway).

One last thing, if you hold down the Shift key while you do this (i.e. hold down Shift + Ctrl at the same time), you select text as you arrow along.

I've tested this in MS Word and Wordpad, but it should work no matter what word processing program you use.

Home/End Key Fun

Do you ever find yourself scrolling through a huge folder? Well, if you need to get to the beginning or the end quickly, just press Ctrl + Home. If you want to get to the end, click Ctrl + End.

Hey, that's not all!

This little trick works on more than just folders. If you use the Home key in a word processor, it goes to the beginning of the line you're currently working on. If you press the End key, it should head to the end of the current line. If you pair Home and End up with the Ctrl key in a word processor, you will be whisked away to the beginning or end of the document. Again, this should work, but it depends on your word processor.

jeandiata

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Aug 11, 2006, 10:02:05 PM8/11/06

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Very cool! I knew a lot of them.....but NONE of the Win key stuff :oD

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Adam Binder

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Aug 11, 2006, 8:25:59 PM8/11/06

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This only works if you do not drink alcohol.. LOL!! I do! Thanks!

Adam

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Lisa™

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There was supposed to be graphics attached to this - not sure why they
didn't show up. Maybe they will for folks who get these posts by email.

Lisa Williams

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Aug 11, 2006, 10:12:55 PM8/11/06

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LOL! Oh behave!

suresh agarwal

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hi ,

thanks for ur information

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Lisa Williams

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You're welcome!

Betty

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Lisa Williams schrieb:

> A good friend of mine sent this to my private email address. Hope you all
> find it helpful.
>
> Lisa
>
>

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> tends to open program menus (i.e. Alt + F opens the File menu and Alt + E

> Hey, that's not all!
>
> This little trick works on more than just folders. If you use the Home key
> in a word processor, it goes to the beginning of the line you're currently
> working on. If you press the End key, it should head to the end of the
> current line. If you pair Home and End up with the Ctrl key in a word
> processor, you will be whisked away to the beginning or end of the
> document. Again, this should work, but it depends on your word processor.

> *
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> What is the allure of keyboard shortcuts? Do they really save time? Why bother, since my mouse is permanently attached to my hand? 
> Some people like to use keyboard shortcuts, especially if someone is watching them, because they make them look like a pro.  With just a few key strokes, you can leave a mouse spinning his wheel!  Whatever your motivation, here's a big list of keyboard shortcuts for you to try out.
> 
> General Shortcuts
> ALT + F4 - Quit a program / Shut down 
> ALT + TAB - Hold down the ALT key and hit tab to cycle through open windows. 
> CTRL + ESCAPE - Display the Start menu 
> SHIFT + TAB - Tab backward through a form 
> CTRL + X - Cut 
> CTRL + C - Copy 
> CTRL + V - Paste 
> F1 - Help menu 
> CTRL + Z - Undo 
> SHIFT & Restart - To restart Windows alone and not your whole computer, hold down the shift key when you click the OK button on the shutdown screen. This saves lots of time. (Not for XP).
> 
> CRTL + TAB - Navigate tabs on a tabbed screen 
> File and Desktop Shortcuts
> Hold SHIFT while inserting a CD - Prevents the CD from "autorunning" 
> If an item is selected: 
> CTRL while dragging a file - Copies the file 
> CTRL + SHIFT while dragging a file - Creates a shortcut to the file 
> SHIFT + DELETE - Deletes an item without sending it to the Recycle bin 
> ALT + ENTER - Display a file's properties
> F2 - Rename a file 
> In Windows Explorer: 
> LEFT ARROW - Collapse the current selection if it is expanded 
> NUM LOCK + MINUS SIGN ( - ) - Collapse the selected folder 
> NUM LOCK + PLUS SIGN ( + ) - Expand the selected folder 
> RIGHT ARROW - Expand the current selection if it is collapsed or select the first subfolder 
> NUM LOCK + * (asterisk sign) - Expand all folders below the current selection 
> F6 - Switch between left and right panes 
> In My Computer: 
> BACKSPACE - View the folder one level up 
> ALT + RIGHT ARROW - Move forward to a previous view 
> ALT + LEFT ARROW - Move backward to a previous view 
> Internet Browser Shortcuts
> For Internet Explorer 6 and Netscape 7 (may work in older versions): 
> <table width="78%" border="0">
> <tbody>
> <tr valign="top" align="left">
> <td>Open History Window</td>
> <td>Ctrl + H</td></tr>
> <tr valign="top" align="left">
> <td>Reload</td>
> <td>Ctrl + R</td></tr>
> <tr valign="top" align="left">
> <td>Back (Previous Page)</td>
> <td>Alt + Left Arrow or Alt + Backspace</td></tr>
> <tr valign="top" align="left">
> <td>Forward (Next Page)</td>
> <td>Alt + Right Arrow</td></tr>
> <tr valign="top" align="left">
> <td>Stop</td>
> <td>Esc</td></tr>
> <tr valign="top" align="left">
> <td>Home</td>
> <td>Alt + Home</td></tr>
> <tr valign="top" align="left">
> <td>Go to Bottom of Page</td>
> <td>End</td></tr>
> <tr valign="top" align="left">
> <td>Go to Top of Page</td>
> <td>Home</td></tr>
> <tr valign="top" align="left">
> <td>New Window</td>
> <td>Ctrl + N</td></tr>
> <tr valign="top" align="left">
> <td>Close Window </td>
> <td>Ctrl + W</td></tr>
> <tr valign="top" align="left">
> <td>Go Up One Line</td>
> <td>Up Arrow</td></tr>
> <tr valign="top" align="left">
> <td>Go Down One Line</td>
> <td>Down Arrow</td></tr>
> <tr valign="top" align="left">
> <td>Full Screen (toggle)</td>
> <td>F11</td></tr>
> <tr valign="top" align="left">
> <td>Find on Page</td>
> <td>Ctrl + F</td></tr>
> <tr valign="top" align="left">
> <td>Add Current Page to Favorites</td>
> <td>Ctrl + D</td></tr>
> <tr valign="top" align="left">
> <td>Print Current Page or Active Frame</td>
> <td>Ctrl + P</td></tr>
> <tr valign="top" align="left">
> <td>Organize Favorites (Internet Explorer) and Manage Bookmarks</td>
> <td>Ctrl + B</td></tr>
> <tr valign="top" align="left">
> <td>Maximize a Window</td>
> <td>Alt + Space + X</td></tr>
> <tr valign="top" align="left">
> <td>Minimize a Window</td>
> <td>Alt + Space + N</td></tr>
> <tr valign="top" align="left">
> <td>Scroll Page Up</td>
> <td>Alt + Up Arrow</td></tr>
> <tr valign="top" align="left">
> <td>Scroll Page Down</td>
> <td>Alt + Down Arrow</td></tr></tbody></table>
> Internet Explorer Only 
> <table width="75%" border="0">
> <tbody>
> <tr valign="top" align="left">
> <td width="65%">Open Favorites Bar</td>
> <td width="35%">Ctrl + I</td></tr>
> <tr valign="top" align="left">
> <td>Select Text in Address Bar</td>
> <td>Alt + D</td></tr>
> <tr valign="top" align="left">
> <td>Force Reload (not from cache)</td>
> <td>Ctrl + F5</td></tr></tbody></table>
> A faster way to type in addresses with Internet Explorer is to just type in the name of the site:
> For example, just type in "Google" and press Ctrl + Enter. The "<a onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)" href="http://www/" target="_blank">
> http://www</a>." and the ".com" will be added for you! 
> Netscape Only 
> Open / Close Sidebar Panel (toggle) - F9 Select Text in Location Bar - Ctrl + L Force Reload (not from cache) Ctrl + Shift + R
> Zoom Text Smaller - Ctrl + - (minus) Zoom Text Larger - Ctrl + + (plus sign) 
> Windows Key Shortcuts
> The Windows key can be used in conjunction with other keys to act as a keyboard shortcut for faster access to menu commands. Now, while the Alt key tends to open program menus (
> i.e. Alt + F opens the File menu and Alt + E opens the Edit menu) and the Ctrl key performs actual operations (i.e. Ctrl + C will copy and Ctrl + V will paste), the Windows key will open various Windows tools.
> Win key + R will open the Start menu's Run box Win key + F will open the Start menu's Find window Win key + E
> will quickly launch Explorer Win key + Pause/Break will open the System Properties window Win key + M will Minimize all windows Win key + Shift + M will undo Minimize all windows
> Win key + D will switch between minimizing all open programs and showing them all Win key + Tab will cycle through items on the taskbar 
> The Windows key by itself will open the Start menu. 
> You can also open programs or folders on your desktop by pressing the Windows key + the first letter of the program/folder/shortcut + Enter.  Sounds kind of tedious, but if you're in a bind with your mouse, it can come in quite handy.
> 
> Arrow Tricks
> Here's a cool little arrow trick to try with word processing programs. Next time you're using your arrow keys to go from one area of a sentence to another (left and right arrows), hold down your
> Ctrl key. Instead of moving one space at a time, you'll go one word at a time. 
> If you're using the up and down arrows to go from line to line, holding down the Ctrl key will make your cursor jump from paragraph to paragraph (well, from carriage return to carriage return anyway).
> 
> One last thing, if you hold down the Shift key while you do this (i.e. hold down Shift + Ctrl at the same time), you select text as you arrow along.
> 
> I've tested this in MS Word and Wordpad, but it should work no matter what word processing program you use. 
> Home/End Key Fun
> Do you ever find yourself scrolling through a huge folder? Well, if you need to get to the beginning or the end quickly, just press Ctrl + Home. If you want to get to the end, click
> Ctrl + End.
> <img height="205" alt="" src="http://www.worldstart.com/tips/screenshots/homeend.jpg" width="300" border="1">
> Hey, that's not all! 
> This little trick works on more than just folders. If you use the Home key in a word processor, it goes to the beginning of the line you're currently working on. If you press the
> End key, it should head to the end of the current line. If you pair Home and End up with the Ctrl key in a word processor, you will be whisked away to the beginning or end of the document.  Again, this should work, but it depends on your word processor.
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> <tbody>
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Lisa Williams

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Aug 19, 2006, 10:44:50 AM8/19/06

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I'm not sure what you think I need help with hon. As one of the owners of this group, I was posting the list for the members of this group who could find the information useful.

> opens the Edit menu) and the Ctrl key performs actual operations ( i.e. Ctrl

> + C will copy and Ctrl + V will paste), the Windows key will open various
> Windows tools.
>
> Win key + R will open the Start menu's Run box
> Win key + F will open the Start menu's Find window
> Win key + E will quickly launch Explorer
> Win key + Pause/Break will open the System Properties window
> Win key + M will Minimize all windows
> Win key + Shift + M will undo Minimize all windows
> Win key + D will switch between minimizing all open programs and showing
> them all
> Win key + Tab will cycle through items on the taskbar
>
> The Windows key by itself will open the Start menu.
>
> You can also open programs or folders on your desktop by pressing the
> Windows key + the first letter of the program/folder/shortcut + Enter.
> Sounds kind of tedious, but if you're in a bind with your mouse, it can come
> in quite handy.
>
> Arrow Tricks
>
> Here's a cool little arrow trick to try with word processing programs. Next
> time you're using your arrow keys to go from one area of a sentence to
> another (left and right arrows), hold down your Ctrl key. Instead of moving
> one space at a time, you'll go one word at a time.
>
> If you're using the up and down arrows to go from line to line, holding down
> the Ctrl key will make your cursor jump from paragraph to paragraph (well,
> from carriage return to carriage return anyway).
>

> One last thing, if you hold down the Shift key while you do this ( i.e. hold

> One last thing, if you hold down the Shift key while you do this ( i.e. hold down Shift + Ctrl at the same time), you select text as you arrow along.

wendyawi

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Thanks for the great info. It should really come in handy!

wendyawi

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Sep 5, 2006, 2:11:34 PM9/5/06

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Thanks Adam. Really appreciate the list. It's great to know this if
your mouse gives out and you want to shut down your computer or
maneuver around your desktop or program.

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