More Than 60 Computer Shortcuts You Should Memorize

Combining computer shortcuts helps users use computers more efficiently by combining keys to call a feature, rather than having to manually select.Windows shortcuts are extremely useful in applications with too many features, such as Microsoft Office Word.

Below is a list of the most popular Windows shortcuts for managing on Windows, as well as text editing and web surfing.

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Position keystrokes on a standard keyboard set.

General Windows computer shortcuts

Ctrl + C: Copy selected object Ctrl + X: Cut ( Cut) the selected object Ctrl + V: Paste (Paste) the selected object Ctrl + Z: Return to the previous time (Undo) Ctrl + A: Select all. Ctrl + a scroll key (left / right / up / down) : Select multiple discrete files / folders. Ctrl + Shift + a scroll key (left / right / up / down) : Select multiple files / folders continuously. Ctrl + Shift + use mouse to drag: Create shortcut for selected file / folder. Ctrl + key moves right: Move the cursor to the end of the word that is behind it. Ctrl + left scroll key: Move the mouse pointer over the first character of the previous word. Ctrl + scroll key: Move the cursor to the beginning of the next paragraph. Ctrl + scroll key: Move the cursor to the beginning of the previous paragraph. Ctrl + Esc: Open Start Menu, replace Windows key. Ctrl + Tab: Move between browser tabs in order from left to right. Ctrl + Shift + Tab: Move between browser tabs in order from right to left. Ctrl + F4: Closes the current number of the currently executing program. Ctrl + Alt + Tab: Use the arrow keys to switch between open applications. Ctrl + Shift + Esc: Open Task Manager Ctrl + Esc: Open Start menu Alt + Enter: Open the Properties window of the currently selected file / folder. Alt + F4: Close a program. Alt + Tab: Switch between programs running Alt + Esc: Select an order of another active window to work. Alt + click: Move quickly to a part of the text from the table of contents. Alt + F8: Displays the password on the login screen. Alt + left arrow key: Return to the previous page. Alt + right arrow key: Go to the back page. Alt + spacebar: Open the shortcut menu for the current window. Backspace: Return to the previous list, similar to Undo. Shift: Hold this key when you insert the disc into the optical drive to prevent the ' autorun' feature of the CD / DVD from automatically activating. Shift + Delete: Permanently delete files / folders without putting them in the trash. Shift + F10: Open the shortcut menu for the selected object Enter: Confirm the entered data instead of the program buttons, like OK,. F1: Open the help section of a software. F2: Rename the selected object F3: Open the file / folder search feature in My Computer. F4: Open the list of addresses in the Address section of My Computer. F5: Refresh the icons in the current window. F6: Move around the elements of the screen on a good window on the desktop F10: Access the Menu bar of the current application Tab: Move between components on the window.

With Windows key:

Windows: Open or close the Start menu Windows + Break: Open the System Properties window. Windows + D: Hide / show the desktop screen. Windows + M: Minimize the current window to the taskbar. Windows + E: Open File Explorer to view the drives and folders. Windows + F: General search. Ctrl + Windows + F: Search for data in My Computer. Windows + F1: See instructions for operating system / Windows + L: Lock the computer screen Windows + R: Open the Run window. Windows + U: Open Ease of Access Center in Control Panel. Windows + A: Open Action center Windows + C: Open Cortana in listening mode Windows + Alt + D: Display and hide the date and time on the computer. Windows + I: Open Settings Windows + P: Select the display display mode (when connecting to the projector, external monitor)

System features:

Hold down the right Shift key for 8 seconds: Turn on / off FilterKeys. Left Alt + Left Shift + Print Screen: Turn off / open High Contrast. Left Alt + Right Shift + Numlock: Turn on / off MouseKeys. Press Shift 5 times: Turn off / open StickyKeys either.

Windows shortcut used in the editor:

Ctrl + O: Open the data. Ctrl + N: Create new. Ctrl + S: Save over the existing data file. Ctrl + W: Open a new window Close the window Alt + F: Displays a menu list from the current window. Ctrl + P: Call the printing feature from the running application. Ctrl + F10: Zoom in / out the application window.

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Windows shortcut for Internet Explorer:

Ctrl + B: Open your browser's favorite address list. Ctrl + E: Move to the search bar of the browser. Ctrl + F: Smart search on open website. Ctrl + H: Open the browsing history. Ctrl + I: Open the directory to manage your favorite address. Ctrl + L: Display the dialog box to enter the address of the website to access. Ctrl + N: Create a new web browser window. Ctrl + R: Refresh the data currently displayed from a website. Ctrl + F5: Refresh the web page and delete the existing data in the Cache. Ctrl + T: Open a new card. Ctrl + W: Turn off the current card.

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