List of basic 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.
Microsoft Windows shortcut keys
- 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.