There are always times when you’re in the middle of doing something and then you realise that there maybe a quicker way to do it. Windows users should be aware of the following:
Function Keys
- F1 – Help
- F2 – Select an item like a file,folder, or desktop shortcut hit F2 and you’ll get the option to rename that item.
- F5 – Refresh a web page or a file listing on a window.
- F10 – Open menu options.
Keyboard combinations
- Ctrl+C – Copy content.
- Ctrl+V – Paste content.
- Ctrl+X – Cut content.
- Ctrl+Z – Undo action.
- Ctrl+Y – Redo action.
- Ctrl+A – Select all items in a directory or objects on a webpage.
- Alt+Tab – Switch between windows
- Ctrl+Windows Key + Tab – Switch between windows in 3d.
- Ctrl+Alt+Del – Launches options to restart windows,lock computer, shutdown,start task manager,logoff or switch user.
- Alt+F4 – Close program.
- Ctrl+F4 – Close window. y
- Shift+Delete – Delete a file permanently.
- Alt+F6 – Switch between program windows.
- Alt+Enter – View properties. Select and file or folder use this shortcut and it displays the properties box.
- Windows key + R – Run option to launch a program.
- Windows key + E – Launch windows explorer.
- Windows key + D – View desktop.
- Windows key + M – Minimises all windows.
- Windows key + X – Opens windows mobility centre.
- Windows key + D – Shows desktop.
- Windows key + F – Opens search window.
- Windows key + L – Locks computer.
- Windows key + U – Ease of Access Center.
*Picture by David July.
