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General Windows Shortcut Keys Flashcards

1
Q

Open Command Line from here option on Context Menu

A

Shift+Right-Click or Shift+Context Menu Key

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2
Q

Select multiple individual items in a window or on the desktop

A

Ctrl with any arrow key+Spacebar

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3
Q

Search for a file or folder

A

F3

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4
Q

Display properties for the selected item

A

Alt+Enter

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5
Q

Close the active item, or exit the active program

A

Alt+F4

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6
Q

Open the shortcut menu for the active window

A

Alt+Spacebar

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7
Q

Close the active document (in programs with multiple documents open simultaneously)

A

Ctrl+F4

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8
Q

Use the arrow keys to switch between open items

A

Ctrl+Alt+Tab

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9
Q

Change the size of icons on the desktop

A

Ctrl+Mouse scroll wheel

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10
Q

Cycle through items in the order in which they were opened

A

Alt+Esc

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11
Q

Cycle through screen elements in a window or on the desktop

A

F6

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12
Q

Display the address bar list in Windows Explorer

A

F4

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13
Q

Display the shortcut menu for the selected item

A

Shift+F10

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14
Q

Open the Start menu

A

Ctrl+Esc

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15
Q

Display the corresponding menu, or Perform the menu command (or other underlined command)

A

Alt+underlined letter

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16
Q

Activate the menu bar in the active program

A

F10

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17
Q

Open the next menu to the right, or open a submenu

A

Right Arrow

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18
Q

Open the next menu to the left, or close a submenu

A

Left Arrow

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19
Q

Refresh the active window

A

F5 (or Ctrl+R)

20
Q

Display the System Properties dialog box.

A

Win+Pause

21
Q

Display the desktop.

A

Win+D

22
Q

Restore minimized windows to the desktop.

A

Win+Shift+M

23
Q

Search for a file or folder.

A

Win+F

24
Q

Search for computers (if you’re on a network).

A

Ctrl+Win+F

25
Q

Cycle through programs on the taskbar.

A

Win+T

26
Q

Start the program pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number. If the program is already running, switch to that program.

A

Win+number

27
Q

Start a new instance of the program pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number.

A

Shift+Win+number

28
Q

Switch to the last active window of the program pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number.

A

Ctrl+Win+number

29
Q

Open the Jump List for the program pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number.

A

Alt+Win+number

30
Q

Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Aero Flip 3-D.

A

Win+Tab

31
Q

Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Aero Flip 3-D.

A

Ctrl+Win+Tab

32
Q

Switch to the program that displayed a message in the notification area.

A

Ctrl+Win+B

33
Q

Preview the desktop. (All windows become transparent so you can see through to the desktop)

A

Win+Spacebar

34
Q

Maximize the active window.

A

Win+Up Arrow

35
Q

Maximize the window to the left side of the screen. (Dock window to left side of screen.)

A

Win+Left Arrow

36
Q

Maximize the window to the right side of the screen. (Dock window to right side of screen.)

A

Win+Right Arrow

37
Q

Minimize the active window or restore the window if it’s maximized

A

Win+Down Arrow

38
Q

Minimize all but the active window.

A

Win+Home

39
Q

Stretch the window to the top and bottom of the screen.

A

Win+Shift+Up Arrow

40
Q

Move a window from one monitor to another.

A

Win+Shift+Left or Right Arrow

41
Q

Choose a presentation display mode.

A

Win+P

42
Q

Cycle through gadgets.

A

Win+G

43
Q

Open Ease of Access Center.

A

Win+U

44
Q

Open Windows Mobility Center.

A

Win+X

45
Q

Shift focus to and scroll through items on the taskbar

A

Win+T

46
Q

Zoom in/out

A

Win+(+/-)

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