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 90% of Windows programs. |
| 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. |
| Ctrl + Backspace | Delete word to the left of cursor. |
| Ctrl + Del | Delete word to the right of cursor. |
WINDOWS SHORTCUT KEYS
| 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 + Esc | 95 / 98 / NT / 2000 / XP | Bring Up start button. |
| 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 width's 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. |
MICROSOFT WINDOWS KEY SHORTCUTS
Below is a listing of Windows keys that can be used on computers running a Microsoft Windows operating system and using a keyboard with a Windows key. In the below list of shortcuts the windows key is represented by "WINKEY".
| Shortcut Keys | Description |
| WINKEY + D | Minimizes all windows and returns the user to the desktop. |
| WINKEY + M | Minimizes all windows. |
| WINKEY + SHIFT + M | Undo the minimize. |
| WINKEY + E | Open Microsoft Explorer. |
| WINKEY + Tab | Cycle through open programs through the taskbar. |
| WINKEY + F | Display the Windows Search / Find feature. |
| WINKEY + CTRL + F | Display the search for computers window. |
| WINKEY + F1 | Display the Microsoft Windows help. |
| WINKEY + R | Open the run window. |
| WINKEY + Pause / Break key | Open the system properties window. |
| WINKEY + U | Open Utility Manager. |
| WINKEY + L | Lock the computer (Windows XP and above only). |
INTERNET EXPLORER SHORTCUT KEYS
| Shortcut Keys | Description |
| Alt + Left Arrow | Back a page. |
| Alt + Right Arrow | Forward a page. |
| F5 | Refresh current page / frame. |
| F6 | Highlights address location. |
| F11 | Display the current website in full screen mode. Pressing F11 again will exit this mode. |
| Esc | Stop page or download from loading. |
| Ctrl + Enter | Quickly complete an address. For example type VMAXX in the address bar and press CTRL + ENTER to get a MSN search of the top hits of VMAXX. |
| Ctrl + N | Open New browser window. |
| Ctrl + P | Print current page / frame |