Unknown Best keyboard shortcuts
Unknown Best keyboard shortcuts
Quick shortcuts make computer navigation simpler than before.
Most users of computers know the fundamental keyboard shortcuts, such Ctrl + P to print or Ctrl + V to paste, but did you know there are many additional helpful key combinations? Because seconds matter, these shortcuts put the Internet and more at your fingertips.
Internet browser shortcuts
1. Alt + F4
This lets you shut your browser instantaneously. This shortcut works whether your boss walks in while you’re on Facebook or your partner walks in while you’re buying them a present.
2. Windows+D
Quickly access your desktop. If you have several windows open and want to rapidly reach your desktop, use these keys.
3. Ctrl+D
Use these keys to bookmark your new favorite website.
4. Scroll mouse wheel + Ctrl
Computer zoom is easy to adjust. This command zooms in or out in a word document or online.
5. Control+Shift+T
Quickly open your previous browser tab. Don’t panic if you accidently shut a browser tab. Simply press this shortcut to reload the page instantaneously.
6. Alt + ← Use this key to rapidly go to a previous site in your browser.
7. F6 or Ctrl+L
Choose the address bar. For rapid URL input, this shortcut will pick the address bar for you so you can text without moving your mouse.
8. F7: Spelling/Grammar Check. Stop spelling errors.
To open programs on your taskbar, use the global Windows shortcuts:
1. Windows + 1, 2, 3, 4, etc. To make this shortcut more useful, put your most used apps at the top of your task bar and launch them sequentially.
2. Press Windows + Alt + 1, 2, 3, etc. to get taskbar jump lists for each application. Choose a jump list option with your arrows.
3. Press Windows + T to switch between taskbar applications. This works like hovering with your mouse, except you may start the application with Space or Enter.
4. Windows + Home minimizes all apps except the current window.
5. Windows + B chooses the system tray. If your mouse breaks, this utility is useful.
6. Windows + Up/Down maximizes and minimizes the current window if it can be maximized. Just like pressing the center button on your Windows.
7. Alt + Esc—Like Alt + Tab, but changes windows in order of opening and without the window preview overlay.
8. Press Windows + Pause/Break to access system properties. This might let you view a computer’s name or basic system data.
9. Pressing Ctrl + Shift + Esc opens the task manager without first pressing Ctrl + Alt + Del.
10. Alt + Space opens the window system menu, allowing for window maximizing, minimizing, closing, or moving (particularly useful for off-screen windows). Command windows, which don’t shut with Alt+F4, may benefit from this shortcut.
Windows Explorer Shortcuts
Windows Explorer has some useful shortcuts, which may be found in other apps.
1. Use Alt + Up to go one folder level because Windows Vista eliminated the up arrow on the menu bar.
2. Shift + F10 opens the “right click” option for files/folders. This helps speed up selection if you know which choice to choose. Underlined letters indicate which letter you may push for quicker access.
Use Shift + Del to remove a file without putting it to the recycle bin, since no one wants to empty it.
4. Ctrl + Shift + N creates a new folder in the current directory.
5. Press Alt + Enter to reveal file details, including size, sharing options, and creation date.
6. F2 renames files or folders.
7. Press F3 to launch Explorer and pick the search box. A running Explorer window will highlight the search bar. Some apps also launch the search dialog to search inside them.
