Keyboard Shortcuts Part 2

3. Dialog box keyboard shortcuts

 

The following table contains keyboard shortcuts for use in dialog boxes.

Press this key	To do this
CTRL+TAB	Move forward through tabs
CTRL+SHIFT+TAB	Move back through tabs
TAB	Move forward through options
SHIFT+TAB	Move back through options
ALT+underlined letter	Perform the command (or select the option) that goes with that letter
ENTER	Replaces clicking the mouse for many selected commands
SPACEBAR	Select or clear the check box if the active option is a check box
Arrow keys	Select a button if the active option is a group of option buttons
F1	Display Help
F4	Display the items in the active list
BACKSPACE	Open a folder one level up if a folder is selected in the Save As or Open dialog box

4. Microsoft keyboard shortcuts The following table contains keyboard shortcuts for use with Microsoft keyboards. Press this key To do this Windows logo key Open or close the Start menu Windows logo key +PAUSE Display the System Properties dialog box Windows logo key +D Display the desktop Windows logo key +M Minimize all windows Windows logo key +SHIFT+M Restore minimized windows to the desktop Windows logo key +E Open Computer Windows logo key +F Search for a file or folder CTRL+Windows logo key +F Search for computers (if you are on a network) Windows logo key +L Lock your computer or switch users Windows logo key +R Open the Run dialog box Windows logo key +T Cycle through programs on the taskbar Windows logo key +TAB Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D CTRL+Windows logo key +TAB Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Windows logo key +SPACEBAR Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar Windows logo key +G Cycle through Sidebar gadgets Windows logo key +U Open Ease of Access Center Windows logo key +X Open Windows Mobility Center Windows logo key with any number key Open the Quick Launch shortcut that is in the position that corresponds to the number. For example, Windows logo key +1 to launch the first shortcut in the Quick Launch menu. 5. Windows Explorer keyboard shortcuts The following table contains keyboard shortcuts for working with Windows Explorer windows or folders. Press this key To do this CTRL+N Open a new window END Display the bottom of the active window HOME Display the top of the active window F11 Maximize or minimize 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 the current selection (if it is expanded), or select the parent folder ALT+LEFT ARROW View the previous folder RIGHT ARROW Display the current selection (if it is collapsed), or select the first subfolder ALT+RIGHT ARROW View the next folder CTRL+Mouse scroll wheel Change the size and appearance of file and folder icons ALT+D Select the Address bar READ MORE====>