The+BIG+Keyboard+Shortcut+List


 * The BIG Keyboard Shortcut List**

Here's a big list of keyboard shortcuts for you to try out.

For Internet Explorer 6 (may work in older versions as well):
 * General Shortcuts**
 * ALT + F4** - Quit a program/Shut down.
 * ALT + TAB** - Hold down the ALT key and hit the Tab key to cycle through open windows.
 * CTRL + ESCAPE** - Display the Start menu.
 * SHIFT + TAB** - Tab backward through a form.
 * CTRL + X** - Cut
 * CTRL + C** - Copy
 * CTRL + V** - Paste
 * F1** - Help menu
 * CTRL + Z** - Undo
 * SHIFT & Restart** - To restart just Windows and not your whole computer, hold down the Shift key when you click the OK button on the shutdown screen. This will save you a lot of time.
 * CRTL + TAB** - Navigate tabs on a tabbed screen.
 * File and Desktop Shortcuts**
 * Hold SHIFT while inserting a CD** - Prevents the CD from "autorunning."
 * If an item is selected:**
 * CTRL** while dragging a file copies the file.
 * CTRL + SHIFT** while dragging a file creates a shortcut to the file.
 * SHIFT + DELETE** - Deletes an item without sending it to the Recycle Bin.
 * ALT + ENTER** - Display a file's properties.
 * F2** - Rename a file.
 * In Windows Explorer:**
 * LEFT ARROW** - Collapse the current selection if it's expanded.
 * NUM LOCK + MINUS SIGN ( - )** - Collapse the selected folder.
 * NUM LOCK + PLUS SIGN ( + )** - Expand the selected folder.
 * RIGHT ARROW** - Expand the current selection if it is collapsed or select the first subfolder.
 * NUM LOCK +** * (asterisk sign) - Expand all folders below the current selection.
 * F6** - Switch between left and right panes.
 * In My Computer:**
 * BACKSPACE** - View the folder one level up.
 * ALT + RIGHT ARROW** - Move forward to a previous view.
 * ALT + LEFT ARROW** - Move backward to a previous view.
 * Internet Browser Shortcuts**
 * Open History Window || **Ctrl + H** ||
 * Reload || **Ctrl + R** ||
 * Back (Previous Page) || **Alt + Left Arrow or Alt + Backspace** ||
 * Forward (Next Page) || **Alt + Right Arrow** ||
 * Stop || **Esc** ||
 * Home || **Alt + Home** ||
 * Go to Bottom of Page || **End** ||
 * Go to Top of Page || **Home** ||
 * New Window || **Ctrl + N** ||
 * Close Window || **Ctrl + W** ||
 * Go Up One Line || **Up Arrow** ||
 * Go Down One Line || **Down Arrow** ||
 * Full Screen (toggle) || **F11** ||
 * Find on Page || **Ctrl + F** ||
 * Add Current Page to Favorites || **Ctrl + D** ||
 * Print Current Page or Active Frame || **Ctrl + P** ||
 * Organize Favorites (Internet Explorer) and Manage Bookmarks || **Ctrl + B** ||
 * Maximize a Window || **Alt + Space + X** ||
 * Minimize a Window || **Alt + Space + N** ||
 * Scroll Page Up || **Alt + Up Arrow** ||
 * Scroll Page Down || **Alt + Down Arrow** ||
 * Internet Explorer Only**
 * Open Favorites Bar || **Ctrl + I** ||
 * Select Text in Address Bar || **Alt + D** ||
 * Force Reload (not from cache) || **Ctrl + F5** ||

A faster way to type in addresses with Internet Explorer is to just type in the name of the site:

The Windows key can be used in conjunction with other keys to act as a keyboard shortcut for faster access to menu commands. Now, while the Alt key tends to open program menus (for example, Alt + F opens the File menu and Alt + E opens the Edit menu) and the Ctrl key performs actual operations (such as Ctrl + C will copy and Ctrl + V will paste), the Windows key will open various Windows tools.
 * Windows Key Shortcuts**
 * Win key + R** will open the Start menu's Run box.


 * Win key + F** will open the Start menu's Find window.


 * Win key + E** will quickly launch Explorer.


 * Win key + Pause/Break** will open the System Properties window.


 * Win key + M** will Minimize all open windows.


 * Win key + Shift + M** will undo the minimize of all open windows.


 * Win key + D** will switch between minimizing all open programs and showing them all.


 * Win key + Tab** will cycle through items on the taskbar.


 * The Windows key by itself** will open the Start menu.

You can also open programs or folders on your desktop by pressing the Windows key + the first letter of the program/folder/shortcut + Enter.