The "Windows" Key command list & Others
| The Entry | Description |
|---|---|
| WIN | Pressing the WIN (Windows) key by itself will open the Start Menu |
| WIN+E | Opens the Explorer Windows |
| WIN+F | Opens the Find File/Folder Window |
| WIN+R | Opens the Run Window |
| WIN+F1 | Opens the Windows Help System |
| WIN+BREAK | Opens the System Properties Window |
| WIN+M | Minimizes ALL Windows |
| WIN+SHFT+M | Reopens ALL Minimized Windows |
| WIN+CTRL+F | Opens the Find Computer Window |
| WIN+TAB | Cycle Through Taskbar Buttons |
| WIN+number | Reserved for manufacturer's use |
| Keyboard Combos | Description |
|---|---|
| ALT-PRT SCN | Screen Capture - Current Screen |
| CTRL-PRT SCN | Screen Capture - Entire Display |
| ALT-TAB | Scroll through Open windows |
| ALT-Space | Opens Control Menu (i.e. fix a window that is off the screen) |
| ALT-F4 | Close currently Open window |
| ALT-F10 | Current Window's Menu Bar |
| ALT-Enter | In Explorer, this will open the Properties Window |
| CTRL-ESC | Open Start Menu |
| CTRL-A | Select everything in the current Document |
| CTRL-B | Toggle BOLD mode |
| CTRL-C | Copy Highlighted Text |
| CTRL-F | Launch Find Tool |
| CTRL-I | Toggle Italics mode |
| CTRL-O | Open a new Document |
| CTRL-S | Saves your current work to Disk |
| CTRL-U | Toggle Underline mode |
| CTRL-V | Paste Hightlighted Text |
| CTRL-X | Deletes everything that is Highlighted |
| CTRL-Y | Redo Last Command |
| CTRL-Z | Undo Last Command |
| Hold Downs | Description |
|---|---|
| SHIFT | This will turn-OFF AUTOPLAY when inserting a CD |
| SHIFT-DEL | This will Bypass the Recycle Bin |
| SHIFT-F10 | Equivalent to a Right-Click |
| SHIFT-DBL CLICK | Opens a Folder in Windows Explorer |
== Watch for a new section with
LOTS of Key commands! ==
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