BASIC SHORTCUT KEYS
BASIC SHORTCUT KEYS
The below basic shortcut keys are a listing of shortcut keys that will work with almost all IBM compatible computers and software programs. It is highly recommended that all users keep a good reference of the below short cut keys and/or try to memorize the below keys. Doing so will dramatically increase your productivity.
| Shortcut Keys | Description |
| Alt + F | File menu options in current program. |
| Alt + E | Edit options in current program |
| F1 | Universal Help in almost every Windows program. |
| Ctrl + A | Select all text. |
| Ctrl + X | Cut selected item. |
| Shift + Del | Cut selected item. |
| Ctrl + C | Copy selected item. |
| Ctrl + Ins | Copy selected item |
| Ctrl + V | Paste |
| Shift + Ins | Paste |
| Home | Goes to beginning of current line. |
| Ctrl + Home | Goes to beginning of document. |
| End | Goes to end of current line. |
| Ctrl + End | Goes to end of document. |
| Shift + Home | Highlights from current position to beginning of line. |
| Shift + End | Highlights from current position to end of line. |
| Ctrl + Left arrow | Moves one word to the left at a time. |
| Ctrl + Right arrow | Moves one word to the right at a time. |
MICROSOFT WindowsSHORTCUT KEYS
If you're looking for shortcut keys or information about how to navigate Microsoft Windows using your keyboard instead of the mouse see document CH000791.
| Shortcut Keys | Operating System | Description |
| Alt + Tab | 3.X / 95 / 98 / NT / 2000 / XP | Switch between open applications. |
| Alt + Shift + Tab | 3.X / 95 / 98 / NT / 2000 / XP | Switch backwards between open applications. |
| Alt + Print Screen | 3.X / 95 / 98 / NT / 2000 / XP | Create a screen shot only for the program you are currently in. |
| Ctrl + Alt + Del | 3.X / 95 / 98 / NT / 2000 / XP | Reboot the computer and/or bring up the Windows task manager. |
| Ctrl + Esc | 95 / 98 / NT / 2000 / XP | Bring Up start menu. |
| Alt + Esc | 95 / 98 / NT / 2000 / XP | Switch Between open applications on taskbar. |
| F2 | 3.X / 95 / 98 / NT / 2000 / XP | Renames selected Icon. |
| F3 | 95 / 98 / NT / 2000 / XP | Starts find from desktop. |
| F4 | 95 / 98 / NT / 2000 / XP | Opens the drive selection when browsing. |
| F5 | 95 / 98 / NT / 2000 / XP | Refresh Contents. |
| Alt + F4 | 3.X / 95 / 98 / NT / 2000 / XP | Closes Current open program. |
| Ctrl + F4 | 3.X / 95 / 98 / NT / 2000 / XP | Closes Window in Program. |
| Ctrl + (the '+' key on the keypad) | 98 / NT / 2000 / XP | Automatically adjust the widths of all the columns in Windows explorer |
| Alt + Enter | 95 / 98 / NT / 2000 / XP | Opens properties window of selected icon or program. |
| Shift + F10 | 95 / 98 / NT / 2000 / XP | Simulates right-click on selected item. |
| Shift + Del | 95 / 98 / NT / 2000 / XP | Delete programs/files without throwing into the recycle bin. |
| Holding Shift | 3.X / 95 / 98 / NT / 2000 / XP | Boot safe mode or by pass system files. |
| Holding Shift | 95 / 98 / NT / 2000 / XP | When putting in an audio CD, will prevent CD Player from playing. |
