Here I am starting a list of key combination shortcuts that make using Windows easier. I’ll be adding more to it as time goes on, so check back and see what’s new. If you know of something that should be added that’s not on the list, please let me know! Now, on with the list!
| Shortcut | What it does |
| Alt + Double-Click | Displays property sheet for the selected item |
| Alt + Enter | Displays property sheet for the selected object |
| Alt + Hypen | MDI window system menu |
| Alt + Print Screen | Copies the selected window’s image to the Windows Clipboard |
| Alt + Space | Window system menu |
| Ctrl + N | New |
| Ctrl + O | Open |
| Ctrl + S | Save |
| Ctrl + F | Find |
| Ctrl + A | Select All |
| Ctrl + X | Cut |
| Ctrl + C | Copy |
| Ctrl + V | Paste |
| Ctrl + Alt + Del (9x/ME) | Task Manager |
| Ctrl + Alt + Del (XP/Vista) | Displays LogOn screen including Lock Computer, Switch User, LogOff, Change a Password and Task Manager |
| Ctrl + Esc | Opens the Start menu |
| Ctrl + Shift + Esc | Task Manager |
| Print Screen | Copies the full screen image to the Windows Clipboard |
| Shift | Hold when loading disk to prevent AutoPlay application |
| Shift + Delete | Bypass Recycle Bin and permanently delete |
| Shift + F10 | Same as right-click |
| Shift + Right-Click | Shows alternative commands for the selected object |
| Win + B | Brings the system tray into focus |
| Win + D | Show desktop (does Win+M PLUS hides all non-minimizable windows until you unfocus desktop) |
| Win + E | Windows Explorer |
| Win + F | Find Files/Folders |
| Win + G | Task switch between Windows Sidebar gadgets |
| Win + L (9x/ME) | Log off |
| Win + L | Lock Computer/Switch Users if enabled |
| Win + M | Minimize all |
| Win + R | Run |
| Win + Space | Focuses Windows Sidebar |
| Win + Tab (Pre-Vista)/Win+T (Vista) | Taskbar Task Switch |
| Win + Tab (Vista+) | 3D Task Switch |
| Win + U (Pre-Vista) | Utilman.exe (Accessibility controls) |
| Win + U (Vista) | Ease of Access Center |
| Windows Logo | Opens the Start menu |
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