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Discover useful keyboard features in Windows that can make navigation, tasks, and functions quicker and easier.
NOTE:
The Windows key on your keyboard is labeled as a Windows flag icon or and is used in many key press combinations.
Get help about the software or app that is currently active. For help with
Get help F1
Windows, press F1 while at the Windows desktop.
Cut Ctrl + X Delete a selection and copy it to the Windows clipboard to be pasted later.
Undo the last action done in Windows. Repeat this keypress to continue
Undo an action Ctrl + Z
undoing previous actions.
Bold text Ctrl + B Apply bold emphasis to selected text while text is being edited.
Underline text Ctrl + U Underline selected text while text is being edited.
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Italicize text Ctrl + I Apply italicized emphasis to selected text while text is being edited.
Delete a selected file in Windows without moving it to the Recycle Bin. The
Destroy a file Shift + Delete
file is permanently deleted.
Quickly find a file's property information. The key press works from the
File properties Alt + Enter (or double-click)
desktop, File Explorer, or Windows Explorer.
Take a picture of a Copy a picture of the current window (not the entire screen) to the Windows
Shift + Prt Scr (Print Screen)
window clipboard to be pasted as a graphic later.
Close a window or With the window active, press Alt + F4 Close the currently active window or app. This task can be useful when you
web page (Function key F4) want to close a webpage that does not have a close window button.
Shut down or restart With the Windows desktop active, Open a window where you can select power functions, such as Log off,
Windows press Alt + F4 (Function key F4) Sleep, Hibernate, Restart and Shut down.
Open a right-click Instead of using a mouse to right-click an item in Windows, use this key
Shift + F10 (Function key F10)
(contextual) menu press combination.
Run a command Windows key + R Open the Run dialog box to type Windows commands.
Remove the current window from view without closing. You can access the
Minimize window Windows key + Down arrow
window again by clicking the tray icon.
Maximize window Windows key + Up arrow Change the size of the current window to fill the entire screen.
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Open the task manager utility to monitor currently running tasks and
Open Task Manager Ctrl + Shift + Esc
network activity.
Open System Open System Properties for quick access to basic system information and
Windows key + Pause / Break
Properties links to other helpful system tools.
Windows key
Ctrl + Esc
Windows key + S
(Windows 10)
Search Open a search window to find files, folders, apps, settings, and websites.
Windows key + F
(Windows 8)
Share Windows key + H Open the Share menu where you can send files or messages to others.
File Explorer Windows key + E Open a File Explorer window to browse the files and folders on your computer.
Settings Windows key + I Open a Settings window where you can change the behavior of features in Windows.
Connect to
Windows key + K Open the Connect or Devices view to connect to Bluetooth devices.
devices
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Lock the Windows key + L Lock the computer to prevent unauthorized access while you are away.
computer
Clock Windows key + C Open the clock in Windows 8. In Windows 10, the clock is always visible and a key press is not needed.
Screen
orientation Windows key + O Prevent or allow the screen to rotate when the display device is rotated, if supported.
lock
Advanced
Windows key + X Open the Advanced Settings menu.
Settings
Resize and display all currently active windows to fit proportionally on the screen (thumbnail view).
View active
Windows key + Tab Use this view to quickly see everything currently running and to close or switch between windows.
apps
Repeat this key press to return the windows to their previous size and placement.
Windows Hide the Start screen or minimize all active windows and menus to display the desktop. Repeat this
Windows key + D
desktop key press to restore the previous view.
Windows 7 shortcuts
Use key press combinations to quickly access common functions in Windows 7.
Windows key
Ctrl + Esc
File Explorer Windows key + E Open Windows Explorer window to browse the files and folders on your computer.
Search for files Windows key + F Open a Search results window to find a file or folder on your computer.
Search for computers Windows key + Ctrl + F Find computers on a local network.
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Lock the computer Windows key + L Lock the computer to prevent unauthorized access while you are away.
Mobility Center (for Open the Mobility Center menu for quick access to functions used most often on
Windows key + X
mobile devices) laptops and mobile devices: volume, battery status, wireless network, etc.
Minimize all active windows and menus and display the desktop. Repeat this key press
Windows desktop Windows key + D
to restore the previous view.
NOTE:
On most laptop keyboards, you must press and hold the fn key before pressing the key with the symbol to perform the function.
Turn wireless Internet on or off. There is usually an LED or on-screen notification to indicate the status of Wi-
Enable wireless
Fi: on, off, or on and not connected. This symbol key does not turn on Bluetooth.
Airplane mode Enable or disable all wireless communications from the computer.
Presentation mode Switch to another display mode when an external display is connected.
Illuminate the
If your laptop is equipped with an illuminated keyboard, turn keyboard illumination on or off.
keyboard
Search Open a search window to find files, folders, apps, settings, and websites.
Decrease screen
Dim the brightness of the built-in display screen.
brightness
Increase screen
Increase the brightness of the built-in display screen.
brightness
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Suspend the
Place the computer in sleep or suspend mode.
computer
Mute Silence the speakers or headphones. Repeat the press to allow sound.
Play / Pause media Play or pause media, such as music or videos. This key does not work unless media is active.
Stop media Stop playback of media, such as music or videos. This key does not work unless media is active.
Previous (media) Restart current media from the beginning. If pressed repeatedly, plays the previous track or clip.
Share Open the Share menu where you can send files or messages to others.
Settings Open a Settings window where you can change the behavior of features in Windows.
Activates or deactivates scroll lock. Scroll lock uses the arrow keys to move within a window instead of using
Scroll Lock
a mouse and the scroll bar. Scroll lock is only used by a few software apps, such as Microsoft Excel.
Connect to devices Open the Connect or Devices view where you can connect to Bluetooth devices.
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Show app
Show the app commands that are available for the app that is currently open.
commands
Connect to the
Open the default Internet browser.
Internet
Double-click to edit...
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