Best Keyboard Shortcuts |

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.

I use the following keyboard shortcuts every day:

Windows key + R = Run menu

This is usually followed by:
  • cmd = Command Prompt
  • iexplore + "web address" = Internet Explorer
  • compmgmt.msc = Computer Management
  • dhcpmgmt.msc = DHCP Management
  • dnsmgmt.msc = DNS Management
  • services.msc = Services
  • eventvwr = Event Viewer
  • dsa.msc = Active Directory Users and Computers
  • dssite.msc = Active Directory Sites and Services
  • Windows key + E = Explorer
  • ALT + Tab = Switch between windows
  • ALT, Space, X = Maximize window
  • CTRL + Shift + Esc = Task Manager
  • Windows 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

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



Acessability shortcuts

  • Right SHIFT for eight seconds........ Switch FilterKeys on and off.
  • Left ALT +left SHIFT +PRINT SCREEN....... Switch High Contrast on and off.
  • Left ALT +left SHIFT +NUM LOCK....... Switch MouseKeys on and off.
  • SHIFT....... five times Switch StickyKeys on and off.
  • NUM LOCK...... for five seconds Switch ToggleKeys on and off.
Explorer shortcuts:

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

Type the following commands in your Run Box (Windows Key + R) or Start Run
  • devmgmt.msc = Device Manager
  • msinfo32 = System Information
  • cleanmgr = Disk Cleanup
  • ntbackup = Backup or Restore Wizard (Windows Backup Utility)
  • mmc = Microsoft Management Console
  • excel = Microsoft Excel (If Installed)
  • msaccess = Microsoft Access (If Installed)
  • powerpnt = Microsoft PowerPoint (If Installed)
  • winword = Microsoft Word (If Installed)
  • frontpg = Microsoft FrontPage (If Installed)
  • notepad = Notepad
  • wordpad = WordPad
  • calc = Calculator
  • msmsgs = Windows Messenger
  • mspaint = Microsoft Paint
  • wmplayer = Windows Media Player
  • rstrui = System Restore
  • netscp6 = Netscape 6.x
  • netscp = Netscape 7.x
  • netscape = Netscape 4.x
  • waol = America Online
  • control = Opens the Control Panel
  • control printers = Opens the Printers Dialog
Internetbrowser:

type in u're adress "google", then press [Right CTRL] and [Enter]
add www. and .com to word and go to it


For Windows XP:

  • Copy. CTRL+C
  • Cut. CTRL+X
  • Paste. CTRL+V
  • Undo. CTRL+Z
  • Delete. DELETE
  • Delete selected item permanently without placing the item in the Recycle Bin. SHIFT+DELETE
  • Copy selected item. CTRL while dragging an item
  • Create shortcut to selected item. CTRL+SHIFT while dragging an item
  • Rename selected item. F2
  • Move the insertion point to the beginning of the next word. CTRL+RIGHT ARROW
  • Move the insertion point to the beginning of the previous word. CTRL+LEFT ARROW
  • Move the insertion point to the beginning of the next paragraph. CTRL+DOWN ARROW
  • Move the insertion point to the beginning of the previous paragraph. CTRL+UP ARROW
  • Highlight a block of text. CTRL+SHIFT with any of the arrow keys
  • 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
  • Select all. CTRL+A
  • Search for a file or folder. F3
  • View properties for the selected item. ALT+ENTER
  • Close the active item, or quit the active program. ALT+F4
  • Opens the shortcut menu for the active window. ALT+SPACEBAR
  • Close the active document in programs that allow you to have multiple documents open simultaneously. CTRL+F4
  • Switch between open items. ALT+TAB
  • Cycle through items in the order they were opened. ALT+ESC
  • Cycle through screen elements in a window or on the desktop. F6
  • Display the Address bar list in My Computer or Windows Explorer. F4
  • Display the shortcut menu for the selected item. SHIFT+F10
  • Display the System menu for the active window. ALT+SPACEBAR
  • Display the Start menu. CTRL+ESC
  • Display the corresponding menu. ALT+Underlined letter in a menu name
  • Carry out the corresponding command. Underlined letter in a command name on an open menu
  • Activate the menu bar in the active program. F10
  • Open the next menu to the right, or open a submenu. RIGHT ARROW
  • Open the next menu to the left, or close a submenu. LEFT ARROW
  • Refresh the active window. F5
  • View the folder one level up in My Computer or Windows Explorer. BACKSPACE
  • Cancel the current task. ESC
  • SHIFT when you insert a CD into the CD-ROM drive Prevent the CD from automatically playing.
Use these keyboard shortcuts for dialog boxes:

To Press
  • Move forward through tabs. CTRL+TAB
  • Move backward through tabs. CTRL+SHIFT+TAB
  • Move forward through options. TAB
  • Move backward through options. SHIFT+TAB
  • Carry out the corresponding command or select the corresponding option. ALT+Underlined letter
  • Carry out the command for the active option or button. ENTER
  • Select or clear the check box if the active option is a check box. SPACEBAR
  • Select a button if the active option is a group of option buttons. Arrow keys
  • Display Help. F1
  • Display the items in the active list. F4
  • 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:


  • Display or hide the Start menu. WIN Key
  • Display the System Properties dialog box. WIN Key+BREAK
  • Show the desktop. WIN Key+D
  • Minimize all windows. WIN Key+M
  • Restores minimized windows. WIN Key+Shift+M
  • Open My Computer. WIN Key+E
  • Search for a file or folder. WIN Key+F
  • Search for computers. CTRL+WIN Key+F
  • Display Windows Help. WIN Key+F1
  • 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
  • Open the Run dialog box. WIN Key+R
  • Open Utility Manager. WIN Key+U

Accessibility keyboard shortcuts:

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

Shortcuts you can use with Windows Explorer:


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

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