9/22/2012 Editor Update — I just published a list of Keyboard Shortcuts for Windows 8 and Windows 10 Keyboard Shortcuts. Take a look at the latest shortcut goodness! My personal favorite BTW – is the pressing F6 while using Internet Explorer. F6 automatically selects your Address Bar for you. It saves me a lot of time!
Windows 7 and Windows Vista Keyboard Shortcuts
Windows logo key :: Open or close the Start menuWindows logo key + Left Arrow Key :: Snap current window to left side of screen for side-by-side viewingWindows logo key + Right Arrow Key :: Snap current window to left side of screen for side-by-side viewingWindows logo key + Left Arrow 2x :: Snap current window left across multiple monitors for side-by-side viewingWindows logo key + PAUSE :: Display the System Properties dialog boxWindows logo key + D :: Display the desktopWindows logo key + M :: Minimize all windowsWindows logo key + SHIFT+M :: Restore minimized windows to the desktopWindows logo key + E :: Open ComputerWindows logo key + F :: Search for a file or folderCTRL+Windows logo key + F :: Search for computers (if you are on a network)Windows logo key + L :: Lock your computer or switch usersWindows logo key + R :: Open the Run dialog boxWindows logo key + T :: Cycle through programs on the taskbarWindows logo key + TAB :: Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-DCTRL+Windows logo key + TAB :: Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-DWindows logo key + SPACEBAR :: Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows SidebarWindows logo key + G :: Cycle through Sidebar gadgetsWindows logo key + U :: Open Ease of Access CenterWindows logo key + X :: Open Windows Mobility CenterWindows logo key with any number key :: Open the Quick Launch shortcut that is in the position that corresponds to the number. For example, Windows logo key + 1 :: Launch the first shortcut in the Quick Launch menu.Windows Key + S :: OneNote Screen Clipping Tool (Requires OneNote)Windows Key + = :: Open Magnifier Tool
General Keyboard Shortcuts
F1 :: Display HelpF2 :: Rename the selected itemF3 :: Search for a file or folderF4 :: Display the Address bar list in Windows ExplorerF5 – Refresh the active windowF6 :: Cycle through screen elements in a window or on the desktopF7 :: Check Spelling in open documentF10 :: Activate the menu bar in the active programCTRL+A :: Select all items in a document or windowCTRL+C :: Copy the selected itemCTRL+X :: Cut the selected itemCTRL+V :: Paste the selected itemCTRL+Z :: Undo an actionCTRL+Y :: Redo an actionSHIFT+DELETE :: Delete the selected item without moving it to the Recycle Bin first (Outlook Tip also)SHIFT+F10 :: Display the shortcut menu for the selected itemSHIFT when you insert a CD :: Prevent the CD from automatically playingCTRL+ESC :: Open the Start menuCTRL+SHIFT with an arrow key :: Select a block of textCTRL+SHIFT+ESC :: Open Task ManagerCTRL+F4 :: Close the active document (in programs that allow you to have multiple documents open simultaneously)CTRL+ALT+TAB :: Use the arrow keys to switch between open itemsCTRL+Mouse scroll wheel :: Change the size of icons on the desktopALT+ESC :: Cycle through items in the order in which they were openedALT+ENTER :: Display properties for the selected itemALT+F4 :: Close the active item, or exit the active programALT+SPACEBAR :: Open the shortcut menu for the active windowALT+UP ARROW :: View the folder one level up in Windows ExplorerALT+TAB :: Switch between open itemsALT+SHIFT+TAB :: Switch between open items in reverse orderWindows logo key + TAB :: Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-DCTRL+Windows logo key + TAB :: Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-DESC :: Cancel the current task
Internet Explorer Keyboard Shortcuts
CTRL+click :: Open links in a new tab in the backgroundCTRL+SHIFT+click :: Open links in a new tab in the foregroundCTRL+T :: Open a new tab in the foregroundCTRL+TAB or CTRL+SHIFT+TAB :: Switch between tabsCTRL+W :: Close current tab (or the current window if tabbed browsing is disabled)ALT+ENTER :: Open a new tab in the foreground from the Address barCTRL+n (where n is a number between 1 and 8) :: Switch to a specific tab numberCTRL+9 :: Switch to the last tabCTRL+ALT+F4 :: Close other tabsCTRL+Q :: Toggle Quick Tabs (thumbnail view) on or offALT+M :: Open the Home menuALT+R :: Open the Print menuALT+J :: Open the RSS menuALT+O :: Open the Tools menuALT+L :: Open the Help menuF1 :: Display HelpF11 :: Toggle between full-screen and regular views of the browser windowTAB :: Move forward through the items on a webpage, the Address bar, or the Links barSHIFT+TAB :: Move back through the items on a webpage, the Address bar, or the Links barALT+HOME :: Go to your home pageALT+RIGHT ARROW :: Go to the next pageALT+LEFT ARROW or BACKSPACE :: Go to the previous pageSHIFT+F10 :: Display a shortcut menu for a linkCTRL+TAB or F6 :: Move forward through frames and browser elements (only works if tabbed browsing is disabled)CTRL+SHIFT+TAB :: Move backward between frames (only works if tabbed browsing is disabled)CTRL+F :: Find on this pageF5 :: Refresh the current web pageCTRL+F5 :: Refresh the current web page, even if the time stamp for the web version and your locally stored version are the sameESC :: Stop downloading a pageCTRL+O :: Open a new website or pageCTRL+N :: Open a new windowCTRL+W :: Close the current window (if you only have one tab open)CTRL+S :: Save the current pageCTRL+P :: Print the current page or active frameCTRL+I :: Open FavoritesCTRL+H :: Open HistoryCTRL+J :: Open FeedsALT+P :: Open the Page menuALT+T :: Open the Tools menuALT+H :: Open the Help menu
Dialog box keyboard shortcuts
CTRL+TAB :: Move forward through tabsCTRL+SHIFT+TAB :: Move back through tabsTAB :: Move forward through optionsSHIFT+TAB :: Move back through optionsALT+underlined letter :: Perform the command (or select the option) that goes with that letterENTER :: Replaces clicking the mouse for many selected commandsSPACEBAR :: Select or clear the check box if the active option is a check boxArrow keys :: Select a button if the active option is a group of option buttonsF1 :: Display HelpF4 :: Display the items in the active listBACKSPACE :: Open a folder one level up if a folder is selected in the Save As or Open dialog box
Windows Sidebar keyboard shortcuts
Windows logo key Picture of Windows logo key + SPACEBAR :: Bring all gadgets to the front and select SidebarWindows logo key Picture of Windows logo key +G :: Cycle through Sidebar gadgetsTAB :: Cycle through Sidebar controls
Windows Explorer keyboard shortcuts
END :: Display the bottom of the active windowHOME :: Display the top of the active windowF11 :: Maximize or minimize the active windowCTRL+N :: Open a new windowCTRL+Mouse scroll wheel :: Change the size and appearance of file and folder iconsNUM LOCK+ASTERISK (*) on numeric keypad :: Display all subfolders under the selected folderNUM LOCK+PLUS SIGN (+) on numeric keypad :: Display the contents of the selected folderNUM LOCK+MINUS SIGN (-) on numeric keypad :: Collapse the selected folderLEFT ARROW :: Collapse the current selection (if it is expanded), or select the parent folderALT+D :: Select the Address barALT+LEFT ARROW :: View the previous folderALT+RIGHT ARROW :: View the next folderRIGHT ARROW :: Display the current selection (if it is collapsed), or select the first subfolder
More Keyboard Shortcuts we love!
Left ALT+left SHIFT+PRINT SCREEN (or PRTSCRN) :: Turn High Contrast on or offLeft ALT+left SHIFT+NUM LOCK :: Turn Mouse Keys on or offSHIFT five times :: Turn Sticky Keys on or offNUM LOCK for five seconds :: Turn Toggle Keys on or offWindows logo key +U :: Open the Ease of Access CenterSHIFT with any arrow key :: Select more than one item in a window or on the desktop, or select text within a documentCTRL with any arrow key+SPACEBAR :: Select multiple individual items in a window or on the desktopCTRL+RIGHT ARROW :: Move the cursor to the beginning of the next wordCTRL+LEFT ARROW :: Move the cursor to the beginning of the previous wordCTRL+DOWN ARROW :: Move the cursor to the beginning of the next paragraphCTRL+UP ARROW :: Move the cursor to the beginning of the previous paragraph
Time to save this groovyPost! <CRTL+SHIFT+P> …… Live Writer needed for that one ;) And btw, I use almost all of the “Keyboard Shortcuts you will never use” daily :) Cheers. & CTRL+HOME; CTRL+END Okay, I’ll stop. ;) Thanks in advance for any suggestions you might have. Ed Comment Name * Email *
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