Keyboard shortcuts can save you time and make you more efficient with your computer. Here are some common keyboard shortcuts.
Most Windows Applications
| Type |
To Get |
| Ctrl + S |
Save |
| Ctrl + Z |
Undo |
| Ctrl + X |
Cut |
| Ctrl + C |
Copy |
| Ctrl + V |
Paste |
| Ctrl + P |
Print |
| Esc |
Cancel |
| Tab |
Move to next input field |
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Windows Desktop
| Type |
To Get |
Windows key  + E |
Launch Windows Explorer |
| F2 |
Rename file or folder |
Windows key
+ M |
Minimize all Windows |
| Alt + F4 |
Close current Window |
Windows key
+ R |
Open "Run" dialog |
| Alt + Tab |
Switch between Windows (very useful when computer seems hung) |
| Ctrl + Shift + Esc |
Invoke "Task Manager" |
| Ctrl + Alt + Del |
Change password or invoke "Task Manager" |
Windows key
+ L |
Lock the computer (Only works in Windows XP when "fast user switching" is disabled) |
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Windows Key
The Windows key is usually found on the left side of the bottom row of the keyboard between 'Ctrl' and 'Alt.'
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Internet Explorer & Firefox
| Type |
To Get |
| Ctrl + Enter |
Prepends "http://www." and appends ".com" to what you typed in the Address box |
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Ubuntu
| Type |
To Get |
| Ctrl + T |
Opens the terminal window |
| Ctrl + P |
Print (just like in Windows) |
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