Microsoft Windows Shortcut Keys

Microsoft Windows Shortcut Keys

Alt + Tab                          Switch between open applications

Alt + Shift + Tab       Switch backwards between open applications

Alt + Print Screen     Create screen shot for current program

Ctrl + Alt + Del          Reboot / Windows task manager

Ctrl + Esc                   Bring up start menu

Alt + Esc                     Switch between applications on taskbar

F2                                Rename selected icon

F3                                Start find from desktop

F4                                Open the drive selection when browsing

F5                                Refresh contents

Alt + F4                      Close current open program

Ctrl + F4                    Close window in program

Ctrl + Plus Key          Automatically adjust widths of all columns in Windows Explorer

Alt + Enter                 Open properties window of selected icon or program

Shift + F10                 Simulate right-click on selected item

Shift + Del                  Delete programs/ files permanently

Holding Shift During Bootup                       Boot safe mode or bypass system files

Holding Shift During Bootup                       When putting in an audio CD, will prevent CD Player from        playing