Windows Vista - Windows 7 Keyboard Shortcuts(Most work with all versions of windows)
General Shortcuts
| Windows Vista - Windows 7 Keyboard Shortcuts (Most work with all versions of windows) General Shortcuts |
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| CTRL + C | Copy the selected item |
| CTRL + X | Cut the selected item |
| CTRL + V | Paste the selected item |
| CTRL + Z | Undo an action |
| DELETE | Delete the selected item & move it to the Recycle Bin |
| SHIFT + DELETE | Delete the selected item without moving it to the Recycle Bin first |
| F2 | Rename the selected item |
| CTRL + RIGHT ARROW | Move the cursor to the beginning of the next word |
| CTRL + LEFT ARROW | Move the cursor to the beginning of the previous word |
| CTRL + DOWN ARROW | Move the cursor to the beginning of the next paragraph |
| CTRL + UP ARROW | Move the cursor to the beginning of the previous paragraph |
| CTRL + SHIFT with an arrow key | Select a block of text |
| SHIFT with any arrow key | Select more than one item in a window or on the desktop, or select text within a document |
| CTRL + A | Select all items in a document or window |
| F3 | Search for a file or folder |
| ALT + ENTER | Display properties for the selected item |
| ALT + F4 | Close the active item, or exit the active program |
| ALT + SPACEBAR | Open the shortcut menu for the active window |
| CTRL + F4 | Close the active document (in programs that allow you to have multiple documents open simultaneously) |
| ALT + TAB | Switch between open items |
| CTRL + ALT + TAB | Use the arrow keys to switch between open items |
| Windows logo key + TAB | Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D |
| CTRL + Windows logo key + TAB | Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D |
| ALT + ESC | Cycle through items in the order in which they were opened |
| F6 | Cycle through screen elements in a window or on the desktop |
| F4 | Display the Address bar list in Windows Explorer |
| SHIFT + F10 | Display the shortcut menu for the selected item |
| CTRL + ESC | Open the Start menu |
| ALT + underlined letter | Display the corresponding menu |
| ALT + underlined letter | Perform the menu command (or other underlined command) |
| F10 | Activate the menu bar in the active program |
| RIGHT ARROW | Open the next menu to the right, or open a submenu |
| LEFT ARROW | Open the next menu to the left, or close a submenu |
| F5 | Refresh the active window |
| ALT + UP ARROW | View the folder one level up in Windows Explorer |
| ESC | Cancel the current task |
| CTRL + SHIFT + ESC | Open Task Manager |
| SHIFT when you insert a CD | Prevent the CD from automatically playing |
| Dialog Box Shortcuts | |
| CTRL + TAB | Move forward through tabs |
| CTRL + SHIFT + TAB | Move back through tabs |
| TAB | Move forward through options |
| SHIFT + TAB | Move back through options |
| ALT + underlined letter | Perform the command (or select the option) that goes with that letter |
| ENTER | Replaces clicking the mouse for many selected Shortcuts |
| SPACEBAR | Select or clear the check box if the active option is a check box |
| Arrow keys | Select a button if the active option is a group of option buttons |
| F1 | Display Help |
| F4 | Display the items in the active list |
| BACKSPACE | Open a folder one level up if a folder is selected in the Save As or Open dialog box |
| Easy Access Shortcuts | |
| Right SHIFT for eight seconds | Turns Filter Keys on & off |
| Left ALT + left SHIFT + PRINT SCREEN (or PRTSCRN) | Turns High Contrast on or off |
| Left ALT + left SHIFT + NUM LOCK | Turns Mouse Keys on or off |
| SHIFT five times | Turns Sticky Keys on or off |
| NUM LOCK for five seconds | Turns Toggle Keys on or off |
| Windows logo key + U | Opens the Ease of Access Center |
| Windows Logo Key Shortcuts | |
| Windows logo key | Open or close the Start menu |
| Windows logo key + PAUSE | Display the System Properties dialog box |
| Windows logo key + D | Display the desktop |
| Windows logo key + M | Minimize all windows |
| Windows logo key + SHIFT + M | Restore minimized windows to the desktop |
| Windows logo key + E | Open Computer |
| Windows logo key + F | Search for a file or folder |
| CTRL + Windows logo key + F | Search for computers (if you are on a network) |
| Windows logo key + L | Lock your computer or switch users |
| Windows logo key + R | Open the Run dialog box |
| Windows logo key + T | Cycle through programs on the taskbar |
| Windows logo key + TAB | Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D |
| CTRL + Windows logo key + TAB | Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D |
| Windows logo key + SPACEBAR | Bring all gadgets to the front & select Windows Sidebar |
| Windows logo key + G | Cycle through Sidebar gadgets |
| Windows logo key + U | Open Ease of Access Center |
| Windows logo key + X | Open Windows Mobility Center |
| Windows Explorer Shortcuts | |
| END | Display the bottom of the active window |
| HOME | Display the top of the active window |
| NUM LOCK + ASTERISK (*) on numeric keypad | Display all subfolders under the selected folder |
| NUM LOCK + PLUS SIGN ( + ) on numeric keypad | Display the contents of the selected folder |
| NUM LOCK + MINUS SIGN (-) on numeric keypad | Collapse the selected folder |
| LEFT ARROW | Collapse the current selection (if it is expanded), or select the parent folder |
| ALT + LEFT ARROW | View the previous folder |
| RIGHT ARROW | Display the current selection (if it is collapsed), or select the first subfolder |
| ALT + RIGHT ARROW | View the next folder |
| ALT + D | Select the Address bar |
| Windows Sidebar Shortcuts | |
| Windows logo key + SPACEBAR | Bring all gadgets to the front & select Sidebar |
| Windows logo key + G | Cycle through Sidebar gadgets |
| TAB | Cycle through Sidebar controls |
| Photo Gallery Shortcuts | |
| CTRL + F | Open the Fix pane |
| CTRL + P | Print the selected picture |
| ENTER | View the selected picture at a larger size |
| CTRL + I | Open or close the Details pane |
| CTRL + PERIOD (.) | Rotate the picture clockwise |
| CTRL + COMMA (,) | Rotate the picture counter-clockwise |
| F2 | Rename the selected item |
| CTRL + E | Search for an item |
| ALT + LEFT ARROW | Go back |
| ALT + RIGHT ARROW | Go forward |
| PLUS SIGN ( + ) | Zoom in or resize the picture thumbnail |
| MINUS SIGN (-) | Zoom out or resize the picture thumbnail |
| CTRL + B | Best fit |
| LEFT ARROW | Select the previous item |
| DOWN ARROW | Select the next item or row |
| UP ARROW | Previous item (Easel) or previous row (Thumbnail) |
| PAGE UP | Previous screen |
| PAGE DOWN | Next screen |
| HOME | Select the first item |
| END | Select the last item |
| DELETE | Move the selected item to the Recycle Bin |
| SHIFT + DELETE | Permanently delete the selected item |
| LEFT ARROW | Collapse node |
| RIGHT ARROW | Expand node |
| Working with Video Shortcuts | |
| J | Move back one frame |
| K | Pause the playback |
| L | Move forward one frame |
| I | Set the start trim point |
| O | Set the end trim point |
| M | Split a clip |
| HOME | Stop & rewind all the way back to the start trim point |
| ALT + RIGHT ARROW | Advance to the next frame |
| ALT + LEFT ARROW | Go back to the previous frame |
| CTRL + K | Stop & rewind playback |
| CTRL + P | Play from the current location |
| HOME | Move the start trim point |
| END | Move to the end trim point |
| PAGE UP | Seek to nearest split point before the current location |
| PAGE DOWN | Seek to nearest split point after the current location |
| Windows Help Viewer Shortcuts | |
| ALT + C | Display the Table of Contents |
| ALT + N | Display the Connection Settings menu |
| F10 | Display the Options menu |
| ALT + LEFT ARROW | Move back to the previously viewed topic |
| ALT + RIGHT ARROW | Move forward to the next (previously viewed) topic |
| ALT + A | Display the customer support page |
| ALT + HOME | Display the Help & Support home page |
| HOME | Move the to beginning of a topic |
| END | Move to the end of a topic |
| CTRL + F | Search the current topic |
| CTRL + P | Print a topic |
| F3 | Move to the Search box |
| Windows Mail Shortcuts | |
| F1 | Open Help topics |
| CTRL + A | Select all messages or text within a message |
| CTRL + M | Send & receive e-mail |
| CTRL + N | Open or post a new message |
| CTRL + SHIFT + B | Open Contacts |
| DEL or CTRL + D | Delete an e-mail message |
| CTRL + R | Reply to the message author |
| CTRL + SHIFT + R or CTRL + G (newsgroups only) | Reply to all |
| CTRL + F | Forward a message |
| CTRL + SHIFT + F | Find a message |
| CTRL + P | Print the selected message |
| CTRL + > | Go to the next message in the list |
| CTRL + | Go to the previous message in the list |
| ALT + ENTER | View the selected message's properties |
| CTRL + U | Go to the next unread e-mail message |
| CTRL + SHIFT + U | Go to the next unread newsgroup conversation |
| CTRL + O or ENTER | Open a selected message |
| CTRL + ENTER or CTRL + Q | Mark a message as read |
| TAB | Move between the message list, Folders list (if on), & Preview pane |
| CTRL + W | Go to a newsgroup |
| LEFT ARROW or PLUS SIGN ( + ) | Expand a newsgroup conversation (show all responses) |
| RIGHT ARROW or MINUS SIGN (-) | Collapse a newsgroup conversation (hide responses) |
| CTRL + SHIFT + A | Mark all newsgroup messages as read |
| CTRL + J | Go to the next unread newsgroup or folder |
| CTRL + SHIFT + M | Download newsgroup messages for offline reading |
| CTRL + I | Go to your Inbox |
| CTRL + Y | Go to a folder |
| F5 | Refresh newsgroup messages & headers |
| ESC | Close a message |
| F3 or CTRL + SHIFT + F | Find text |
| F7 | Check spelling |
| CTRL + SHIFT + S | Insert a signature |
| CTRL + ENTER or ALT + S | Send a message or post it to a newsgroup |
| CTRL + TAB | Switch between the Edit, Source, & Preview tabs when working in Source Edit view |
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