1st key |
2nd key |
3rd key |
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What it does |
BACKSPACE |
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Switch to the parent folder. |
CTRL |
A |
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Select all the items in the current window. |
CTRL |
G |
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Opens the Go To Folder tool (in Windows 95 Windows Explorer only). |
CTRL |
Z |
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Undo the last command. |
F4 |
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Selects the Go To A Different Folder box and moves down the entries in the box (if the toolbar is active in Windows Explorer). |
F5 |
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Refreshes the current window. |
F6 |
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Moves among panes in Windows Explorer. |
Left arrow |
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Collapses the current selection if it is expanded, otherwise goes to the parent. |
Numeric keypad - |
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Collapses the current selection. |
Numeric keypad * |
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Expands everything under the current selection. |
Numeric keypad + |
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Expands the current selection. |
Right arrow |
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Expands the current selection if it is not expanded, otherwise goes to the first child. |
SHIFT |
Click |
Close button |
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For folders, close the current folder plus all parent folders. |
1st key |
2nd key |
3rd key |
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What it does |
ALT |
Double Click |
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Displays properties. |
SHIFT |
DELETE |
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Deletes an item immediately without placing it in the Recycle Bin. |
SHIFT |
Double Click |
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Runs the alternate default command (the second item on the menu). |
SHIFT |
Right Click |
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Displays a context menu containing alternative verbs. |
CTRL |
ENTER |
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Inserts http://www..com/ into the address line of the browser. |
CONTROL |
A |
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Selects the contents of an active window or an entire graphic. |
CONTROL |
C |
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Copies the selected area(s) to the clipboard. |
CONTROL |
V |
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Pastes the contents of the clipboard to the active window. |
CONTROL |
X |
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Cuts selection and places it on the Windows clipboard. |
CONTROL |
Z |
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Undoes the last action. |
CTRL |
S |
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Saves the current page. |
F1 |
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Brings up the HELP menu on any Windows program. |
WINDOWS |
E |
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Opens Windows Explorer. |
WINDOWS |
ESC |
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Opens the Start menu on the taskbar. |
WINDOWS |
M |
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Minimizes all open windows. |
1st key |
2nd key |
3rd key |
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What it does |
Application key |
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Displays a context menu for the selected item |
Windows key |
CTRL |
F |
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Find Computer |
Windows key |
SHIFT |
M |
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Undo Minimize All |
Windows key |
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Show the Windows start menu |
Windows key |
A |
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Opens Accessibility Options (if installed) |
Windows key |
BREAK |
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System Properties dialog box |
Windows key |
C |
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Opens Control Panel |
Windows key |
D |
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Minimizes all open windows and displays the desktop |
Windows key |
E |
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Windows Explorer |
Windows key |
F |
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Find Files or Folders |
Windows key |
F1 |
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Help |
Windows key |
I |
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Opens Mouse Properties dialog box |
Windows key |
K |
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Opens Keyboard Properties dialog box |
Windows key |
L |
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Log off Windows |
Windows key |
M |
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Minimize All |
Windows key |
P |
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Opens Print Manager |
Windows key |
R |
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Run dialog box |
Windows key |
S |
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Toggles the CAP LOCK key on and off |
Windows key |
Spacebar |
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Displays the list of IntelliType Hotkeys |
Windows key |
TAB |
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Cycle through taskbar buttons |
Windows key |
V |
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Opens Clipboard |