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Windows Shortcut Keys, also known as Hot Keys, are combinations of keys that when pressed allow the user to perform tasks that normally require the user to navigate through and click on several menus. By familiarizing yourself with these keys, you may find that you can save yourself considerable time in your regular computer use.
Check back and watch for tips on creating your own shortcuts.
| Hotkey Combination |
Shortcut Function |
| CTRL + A |
Select All |
| CTRL + B |
Turn the Bold Font Feature On & Off (Office Documents) |
| CTRL + C |
Copy |
| CTRL + F |
Find |
| CTRL + G |
Go To |
| CTRL + I |
Turn the Italic Font Feature On & Off (Office Documents) |
| CTRL + N |
New |
| CTRL + O |
Open |
| CTRL + P |
Print |
| CTRL + S |
Save |
| CTRL + U |
Turn the Underline Font Feature On & Off (Office Documents) |
| CTRL + V |
Paste |
| CTRL + X |
Cut |
| CTRL + Z |
Undo |
| CTRL + ESC |
Opens Start Menu |
| CTRL + F4 |
Close Active Document |
| CTRL + F6 |
Toggles Between Documents of the Same Application |
| CTRL + W |
Close Active Document |
| ALT + ENTER |
View Properties of Selected Folder Item |
| ALT + ESC |
Jump Between Open Items In Order They Were Opened |
| ALT + F4 |
Close Program |
| ALT + SPACEBAR |
Open Main Menu |
| ALT + TAB |
Jump Between Open Items |
| WINDOW |
Opens the Start Menu |
| WINDOW + BREAK |
Opens the System Properties |
| WINDOW + CTRL + F |
Find Computers |
| WINDOW + D |
Go To Desktop |
| WINDOW + E |
Opens My Computer |
| WINDOW + F |
Search for Files or Folders |
| WINDOW + L |
Lock Your Computer (Login Password Required) |
| WINDOW + M |
Minimize All Windows |
| WINDOW + R |
Open the Run Box |
| WINDOW + SHIFT + M |
Restore Minimized Directory Folders |
| WINDOW + U |
Open the Utility Manager |
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