Useful computer shortcut keys

 



List of computer shortcut keys:

  • Alt + F--File menu options in the current program.
  • Alt + E--Edits options in the current program.
  • F1--Universal help (for any sort of program).
  • Ctrl + A--Selects all text.
  • Ctrl + X--Cuts the selected item.
  • Ctrl + Del--Cut selected item.
  • Ctrl + C--Copy the selected item.
  • Ctrl + Ins-- Copy the selected item.
  • Ctrl + V--Paste the selected item.
  • Shift + Ins -- Paste the selected item.
  • Home -- Takes the user to the beginning of the current line.
  • Ctrl + Home--Go to the beginning of the document.
  • End -- Go to the end of the current line.
  • Ctrl + End -- Go to the end of a document.
  • Shift + Home -- Highlight from current position to beginning of the line.
  • Shift + End -- Highlight from current position to end of the line.
  • Ctrl + (Left arrow) -- Move one word to the left at a time.
  • Ctrl + (Right arrow) -- Move one word to the right at a time.
  • Alt + Tab -- Switch between open applications.
  • Alt + Shift + Tab -- Switch backward between open applications.
  • Alt + Print Screen -- Create screenshot for the current program.
  • Ctrl + Alt + Del -- Reboot/Windows task manager.
  • Ctrl + Esc -- Bring up the start menu.
  • Alt + Esc -- Switch between applications on the taskbar.
  • F2 -- Rename selected icon.
  • F3 -- Start find from the desktop.
  • F4 -- Open the drive selection when browsing.
  • F5 -- Refresh contents.
  • Alt + F4 -- Close current open program.
  • Ctrl + F4 -- Close window in program.
  • Ctrl + Plus Key-- Automatically adjust widths of all columns in Windows Explorer.
  • Alt + Enter -- Open properties window of selected icon or program.
  • Shift + F10 -- Simulate right-click on selected item.
  • Shift + Del -- Delete programs/files permanently.
  • Holding Shift During Boot up -- Boot safe mode or bypass system files.
  • Holding Shift During Boot up -- When putting in an audio CD, will prevent CD Player from playing.

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