Computer's Shortcuts' keys

Getting used to using your keyboard exclusively and leaving your mouse behind will make you much more efficient at performing any task on any Windows system. You can use following keyboard shortcuts every day:

Windows key + R = Run menu

This is usually followed by:
1 cmd = Command Prompt
2 iexplore + "web address" = Internet Explorer
3 compmgmt.msc = Computer Management
4 dhcpmgmt.msc = DHCP Management
5 dnsmgmt.msc = DNS Management
6 services.msc = Services
7 eventvwr = Event Viewer
8 dsa.msc = Active Directory Users and Computers
9 dssite.msc = Active Directory Sites and Services
10 Windows key + E = Explorer

ALT + Tab = Switch between windows
LT, Space, X = Maximize window
CTRL + Shift + Esc = Task Manager
W indows key + Break = System properties
Windows key + F = Search
Windows key + D = Hide/Display all windows CTRL + C = copy
CTRL + X = cut
CTRL + V = paste

Also don't forget about the "Right-click" key next to the right Windows key on your keyboard. Using the arrows and that key can get just about anything done once you've opened up any program.

Keyboard Shortcuts:

1 [F1] Open Help for active application
2 Windows+M Minimize all open windows
3 Shift+Windows+M Undo minimize all open windows
4 Windows+F1 Open Windows Help
5 Windows+Tab Cycle through the Taskbar buttons
6 Windows+Break Open the System Properties dialog box
7 [Alt] and [Esc] Switch between running applications
8 [Alt] and letter Select menu item by underlined letter
9 [Ctrl] and [Esc] Open Program Menu
10 [Ctrl] and [F4] Close active document or group windows (does not work with some applications)
11 [Alt] and [F4] Quit active application or close current window
12 [Alt] and [-] Open Control menu for active document
13 [Ctrl] Lft., Rt. arrow Move cursor forward or back one word
14 [Ctrl] Up, Down arrow Move cursor forward or back one paragraph

Acessability shortcuts:

1 Right SHIFT for eight seconds--> Switch FilterKeys on and off.
2 SHIFT--> five times Switch StickyKeys on and off.
3 NUM LOCK--> for five seconds Switch ToggleKeys on and off.
4 Left ALT +left SHIFT +PRINT SCREEN--> Switch High Contrast on and off.
5 Left ALT +left SHIFT +NUM LOCK--> Switch MouseKeys on and off.

Explorer shortcuts:

1 NUM LOCK+ASTERISK--> on numeric keypad (*) Display all subfolders under the selected folder.
2 NUM LOCK+PLUS SIGN--> on numeric keypad (+) Display the contents of the selected folder.
3 NUM LOCK+MINUS SIGN--> on numeric keypad (-) Collapse the selected folder.
4 LEFT ARROW--> Collapse current selection if it's expanded, or select parent folder.
5 RIGHT ARROW--> Display current selection if it's collapsed, or select first subfolder.
6 END--> Display the bottom of the active window.
7 HOME--> Display the top of the active window.
8 Type just adress "google", then press [Right CTRL] and [Enter]add www. and .com to word and go to it

Type the following commands in your Run Box (Windows Key + R) or Start Run:
1 devmgmt.msc = Device Manager
2 msinfo32 = System Information
3 cleanmgr = Disk Cleanup
4 ntbackup = Backup or Restore Wizard (Windows Backup Utility)
5 mmc = Microsoft Management Console
6 excel = Microsoft Excel (If Installed)
7 msaccess = Microsoft Access (If Installed)
8 powerpnt = Microsoft PowerPoint (If Installed)
9 winword = Microsoft Word (If Installed)
10 frontpg = Microsoft FrontPage (If Installed)
11 rstrui = System Restore
12 netscp6 = Netscape 6.x
13 netscp = Netscape 7.x
14 netscape = Netscape 4.x
15 control = Opens the Control Panel
16 control printers = Opens the Printers Dialog
17 notepad = Notepad
18 wordpad = WordPad
19 calc = Calculator
20 msmsgs = Windows Messenger
21 mspaint = Microsoft Paint
22 wmplayer = Windows Media Player


For Windows XP:
1 Copy. CTRL+C
2 Cut. CTRL+X
3 Paste. CTRL+V
4 Undo. CTRL+Z
5 Delete. DELETE
6 Delete selected item permanently without placing the item in the Recycle Bin. SHIFT+DELETE
7 Copy selected item. CTRL while dragging an item
8 Create shortcut to selected item. CTRL+SHIFT while dragging an item
9 Rename selected item. F2
10 Move the insertion point to the beginning of the next word. CTRL+RIGHT ARROW
11 Move the insertion point to the beginning of the previous word. CTRL+LEFT ARROW
12 Move the insertion point to the beginning of the next paragraph. CTRL+DOWN ARROW
13 Move the insertion point to the beginning of the previous paragraph. CTRL+UP ARROW
14 Highlight a block of text. CTRL+SHIFT with any of the arrow keys
15 Select more than one item in a window or on the desktop, or select text within a document. SHIFT with any of the arrow keys
16 Select all. CTRL+A
17 Search for a file or folder. F3
18 View properties for the selected item. ALT+ENTER
19 Close the active item, or quit the active program. ALT+F4
20 Opens the shortcut menu for the active window. ALT+SPACEBAR
21 Close the active document in programs that allow you to have multiple documents open simultaneously. CTRL+F4
22 Switch between open items. ALT+TAB
23 Cycle through items in the order they were opened. ALT+ESC
24 Cycle through screen elements in a window or on the desktop. F6
25 Display the Address bar list in My Computer or Windows Explorer. F4
26 Display the shortcut menu for the selected item. SHIFT+F10
27 Display the System menu for the active window. ALT+SPACEBAR
28 Display the Start menu. CTRL+ESC
29 Display the corresponding menu. ALT+Underlined letter in a menu name
30 Carry out the corresponding command. Underlined letter in a command name on an open menu
31 Activate the menu bar in the active program. F10
32 Open the next menu to the right, or open a submenu. RIGHT ARROW
33 Open the next menu to the left, or close a submenu. LEFT ARROW
34 Refresh the active window. F5
35 View the folder one level up in My Computer or Windows Explorer. BACKSPACE
36 Cancel the current task. ESC
37 SHIFT when you insert a CD into the CD-ROM drive Prevent the CD from automatically playing.

Use these keyboard shortcuts for dialog boxes:

1 Move forward through tabs. CTRL+TAB
2 Move backward through tabs. CTRL+SHIFT+TAB
3 Move forward through options. TAB
4 Move backward through options. SHIFT+TAB
5 Carry out the corresponding command or select the corresponding option. ALT+Underlined letter
6 Carry out the command for the active option or button. ENTER
7 Select or clear the check box if the active option is a check box. SPACEBAR
8 Select a button if the active option is a group of option buttons. Arrow keys
9 Display Help. F1
10 Display the items in the active list. F4
11 Open a folder one level up if a folder is selected in the Save As or Open dialog box. BACKSPACE

If you have a Microsoft Natural Keyboard, or any other compatible keyboard that includes the Windows logo key and the Application key , you can use these keyboard shortcuts:

1 Display or hide the Start menu. WIN Key
2 Display the System Properties dialog box. WIN Key+BREAK
3 Show the desktop. WIN Key+D
4 Minimize all windows. WIN Key+M
5 Restores minimized windows. WIN Key+Shift+M
6 Open My Computer. WIN Key+E
7 Search for a file or folder. WIN Key+F
8 Search for computers. CTRL+WIN Key+F
9 Display Windows Help. WIN Key+F1
10 Lock your computer if you are connected to a network domain, or switch users if you are not connected to a network domain. WIN Key+ L
11 Open the Run dialog box. WIN Key+R
12 Open Utility Manager. WIN Key+U

Shortcuts you can use with Windows Explorer:

1 Display the bottom of the active window. END
2 Display the top of the active window. HOME
3 Display all subfolders under the selected folder. NUM LOCK+ASTERISK on numeric keypad (*)
4 Display the contents of the selected folder. NUM LOCK+PLUS SIGN on numeric keypad (+)
5 Collapse the selected folder. NUM LOCK+MINUS SIGN on numeric keypad (-)
6 Collapse current selection if it's expanded, or select parent folder. LEFT ARROW
7 Display current selection if it's collapsed, or select first subfolder. RIGHT ARROW

Accessibility keyboard shortcuts:

1 Switch FilterKeys on and off. Right SHIFT for eight seconds
2 Switch High Contrast on and off. Left ALT+left SHIFT+PRINT SCREEN
3 Switch MouseKeys on and off. Left ALT +left SHIFT +NUM LOCK
4 Switch StickyKeys on and off. SHIFT five times
5 Switch ToggleKeys on and off. NUM LOCK for five seconds
6 Open Utility Manager. WIN Key+U

Tips for using your keyboard safely:

1 Using your keyboard properly can help avoid soreness or injury to your wrists, hands, and arms, particularly if you use your computer for long periods of time. Here are some tips to help you avoid problems:
2 Place your keyboard at elbow level. Your upper arms should be relaxed at your sides.
3 Center your keyboard in front of you. If your keyboard has a numeric keypad, you can use the spacebar as the centering point.
4 Type with your hands and wrists floating above the keyboard, so that you can use your whole arm to reach for distant keys instead of stretching your fingers.
5 Avoid resting your palms or wrists on any type of surface while typing. If your keyboard has a palm rest, use it only during breaks from typing.
6 While typing, use a light touch and keep your wrists straight.
7 When you're not typing, relax your arms and hands.
8 Take short breaks from computer use every 15 to 20 minutes.