Computing Tips

I'm sure you use many keyboard shortcuts and combinations but if not here is the list of the most common shortcuts used while working with a Windows operating system.

Windows Key: will open the Start menu
Windows Key+Break: will display the System Properties dialogue box
Windows Key+D: will minimize the windows to show the Desktop
Windows Key+E: will open Internet Explorer
Windows Key+F: will open the Search option for files and folders
Windows Key+F+CTRL: will open Search option for computer
Windows Key+F1: will display Help/Assistance option
Windows Key+L: will lock your Desktop
Windows Key+M: will minimize or restore all windows
Windows Key+R: will open the RUN option
Windows Key+TAB: will switch between open items
Windows Key+U: will open Utility Manager
ALT+ Hyphen: will display the Multiple Document Interface child window’s System menu
ALT+ ENTER: will view the properties for the selected object
ALT+ ESC: will cycle through the items in the order that they were opened
ALT+ F4: will close all the window that is open
ALT+ SPACEBAR: will display the System menu
ALT+TAB: switch from one open program to another on your taskbar.
F1: used to request help/assistance
SHIFT: If you press and hold down the SHIFT key while inserting a CD-ROM it will skip the automatic-run feature
SHIFT+DELETE: will delete the file permanently
CTRL+ESC: will open the Start Menu