EZ Keystrokes




These are my favorites that make my computing EZ.
  • Control + Enter : http://www.?.com - You Type ?.
  • Alt + Home : Homepage of Internet Browser.
  • F11 : Full Screen - Toggling
  • Alt + D : Internet Address Typing, You may use Control + Enter
  • Control + W : Close Current Internet Webpage
  • Windows Key + D : Show Desktop - Toggling
  • Windows Key + E : Open Windows Explorer for your computer
  • Alt + Left Arrow (or Backspace) : Back to Previous Webpage
  • Alt + Right Arrow : Forward to the Webpage
  • Alt + F4 : Close Any Windows Applications
  • Alt + Tab : Switch Task Bar Widnows
  • Control + Tab : Switch Tab in Internet Browser

The following are the most used keystrokes for Microsoft Environments.
  • Control + ' : Copy the Above Record Value
  • Control + ; : Today
  • Control + A : Select / Highlight the Document Area
  • Control + C : Copy Highlighted Area
  • Control + P : Print to Printer
  • Control + S : Save Document
  • Control + V : Paste from Copy
  • Control + Z : Undo. Oooooops!
  • Control + Home : Go to Cell A1 in Excel or Go to First Record
  • Control + End : Go to the Last Record
  • F2 : Change to Edit Mode
  • F5 : Refresh
  • Left Shift + Left Alt : Change Language Input Edit Mode

Windows Key Shortcuts in alphabetical order

  • WinKey + A launches the Action Center.
  • WinKey + B highlights the notification area.
  • WinKey + C launches Cortana in listening mode.
  • WinKey + D toggles Show Desktop and the previous state.
  • WinKey + E launches File Explorer in the Quick Access tab.
  • WinKey + F launches the Microsoft Feedback hub.
  • WinKey + G launches the Game Bar tools, for use during personal time.
  • WinKey + H launches the Dictation toolbar.
  • WinKey + I launches the Settings.
  • WinKey + K launches the Connect pane to connect to wireless displays and devices.
  • WinKey + L locks the device.
  • WinKey + M minimizes all open windows.
  • WinKey + O locks the device’s orientation on tablets and mobile devices.
  • WinKey + P launches the Project pane.
  • WinKey + Q opens Search.
  • WinKey + R displays the run dialog box.
  • WinKey + S launches Cortana in typing mode.
  • WinKey + T cycles through the apps on the taskbar.
  • WinKey + U launches the Ease of Access/Display Center to manage attached displays.
  • WinKey + V pulls up the clipboard app to view things copied to it with Ctrl + C.
  • WinKey + X pulls up the advanced Secret Start menu.
Top Windows Key Shortcuts
  •  Win + E:
     Open File Explorer.
  •  Win + I:
     Open Settings.
  •  Win + D:
     Display/Hide Desktop.
  •  Win + L:
     Lock PC.
  •  Win + S:
     Open Search.
  •  Win + A:
     Open Action Center.
  •  Win + V:
     Clipboard history.
  •  Win + . (period):
     Open emoji panel.
  •  Win + 
     / 
    :
     Snap windows.
  •  Win + Tab:
     Open Task View.
  •  Win + Ctrl + D:
     Add a virtual desktop.
  •  Win + Ctrl + 
     / 
    :
     Switch virtual desktops.
Common Keyboard Shortcuts
  • Ctrl + C: Copy selected items.
  • Ctrl + X: Cut selected items.
  • Ctrl + V: Paste selected items.
  • Ctrl + Z: Undo an action.
  • Alt + Tab: Switch between open apps.
  • Alt + F4: Close the active item or app.
  • Shift + Delete: Delete selected items permanently.
File Explorer & Taskbar
  • F2: Rename selected item.
  • F5: Refresh active window.
  •  Win + T:
     Cycle through apps on the taskbar.
  •  Win + Number (0-9):
     Open app pinned to taskbar in that position.

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