So what basically is a Shortcut, Shortcut is a kind of Handle which allows us to access system apps/files in a convenient way. Shortcuts are Amazing, not only they are cool to try, they also make you a geek in front of your friends.
So, Lets Start.
SYSTEM SHORTCUTS
- Windows key :Open or close Start Menu.
- Windows key + A :Open Action center.
- Windows key + C :Open Cortana in listening mode.
- Windows key + D :Display and hide the desktop.
- Windows key + E :Open File Explorer.
- Windows key + G :Open Game bar when a game is open.
- Windows key + H :Open the Share charm.
- Windows key + I :Open Settings.
- Windows key + K :Open the Connect quick action.
- Windows key + L :Lock your PC or switch accounts.
- Windows key + M :Minimize all windows.
- Windows key + R :Open Run dialog box.
- Windows key + S :Open Search.
- Windows key + U :Open Ease of Access Center.
- Windows key + X :Open Quick Link menu.
- Windows key + Number :Open the app pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number.
- Windows key + Left arrow key :Snap app windows left.
- Windows key + Right arrow key :Snap app windows right.
- Windows key + Up arrow key :Maximize app windows.
- Windows key + Down arrow key :Minimize app windows.
- Windows key + Comma :Temporarily peek at the desktop.
- Windows key + Ctrl +D :Add a virtual desktop.
- Windows key + Ctrl + Left or Right arrow :Switch between virtual desktops.
- Windows key + Ctrl + F4 :Close current virtual desktop.
- Windows key + Enter :Open Narrator.
- Windows key + Home :Minimize all but the active desktop window (restores all windows on second stroke).
- Windows key + PrtScn :Capture a screenshot and save in Screenshots folder. Windows key + Shift + Up arrow :Stretch the desktop window to the top and bottom of the screen.
- Windows key + Tab :Open Task view.
- Windows key + "+" key :Zoom in using the magnifier.
- Windows key + "-" key :Zoom out using the magnifier.
- Ctrl + Shift + Esc :Open Task Manager.
- Alt + Tab :Switch between open apps.
- Alt + Left arrow key :Go back.
- Alt + Right arrow key :Go foward.
- Alt + Page Up :Move up one screen.
- Alt + Page down :Move down one screen.
- Ctrl + Alt +Tab :View open apps.
- Ctrl + C :Copy selected items to clipboard.
- Ctrl + X :Cut selected items.
- Ctrl + V :Paste content from clipboard.
- Ctrl + A :Select all content.
- Ctrl + Z :Undo an action.
- Ctrl + Y :Redo an action.
- Ctrl + D :Delete the selected item and move it to the Recycle Bin.
- Ctrl + Esc :Open the Start Menu.
- Ctrl + Shift :Switch the keyboard layout.
- Ctrl + Shift + Esc :Open Task Manager.
- Ctrl + F4 :Close the active window
Windows System Commands
Type the following commands in your Run dialogue box (Windows Key + R) to run specific programs.
devmgmt.msc: Device Manager
msinfo32: System Information
cleanmgr: Disk Cleanup
dxdiag: DirectX Troubleshooter
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
charmap: Character Map
clipbrd: Clipboard Viewer
control: Opens the Control Panel
control printers: Opens the printers dialogue box
cmd: Command Prompt
iexplore: 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.
timedate.cpl: Date/Time Properties
logoff: Log out of Windows
regedit: Registry Editor
perfmon: Performance Monitor
What do Keyboard F1 to F12 Function Keys do
F1 Key
F1 key is universally linked to Help in almost every program, may it be Chrome or Microsoft Word.
Win Key+F1 opens the Microsoft Windows help and support center.
Shift + F1 reveals formatting in MS Word.Ctrl+F1 opens Task Pane in MS Office.
F2 Key
Hotkey to rename any of the highlighted icon, file or folders.
Select a file/folder/icon and click F2 to rename it.
Ctrl+F2 opens the print preview in MS Word.
Fn+F2 mutes the volume of your PC.
Alt+Ctrl+F2 opens document library in MS Office.
When clicked during Boot Process, F2 key takes you to the BIOS setup of your PC.
F3 Key
F3 often activates search function in different applications including the leading browsers like Google Chrome, Firefox and Microsoft Edge.
Fn+F3 to decrease volume in some laptops.
Click Shift + F3 to change the text in Microsoft Word from upper to lower caseShift +F3 opens the search in Google Chrome.
F4 Key
F4 is often used to close the applications.
Alt+F4 closes the currently open program.
Alt+F4 opens the shutdown option when no program is open.
Ctrl+F4 closes a part of the running program such as a tab or a document.
Click Fn+F4 to increase the volume in some laptops.
F4 takes you to the address bar in Windows Explorer and Microsoft Edge.
F4 opens a fullscreen window in some applications like Space Cadet and 3D Pinball.
F5 Key
F5 Key is often used to refresh a web page.
Click F5 to open Find & Replace window in MS Word.
Starts a slideshow when clicked in PowerPoint.
Fn+F5 decreases brightness on your monitor on some laptops.
F6 Key
This key takes you to the address bar in some browsers like Google Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge and many other popular browsers.
Fn+F6 increases the brightness of your monitor on some laptops.
F7 Key
F7 opens spelling and grammar checker in MS Word.
Shift+F7 opens thesaurus in MS Word.
Fn+F7 opens second screen options in some laptops and opens display scheme in some laptops.
F8 Key
Commonly used to start your Windows PC in Safe Mode.
Takes you to Windows Recovery system at times.
F9 Key
If you are using MS Word, F9 key will update your document.
Click F9 to send or receive email in Microsoft Outlook
F10 Key
F10 Key opens Menu Bar in the open application.
Shift+F10 works as right click option.
F11 Key
Enters and exits Full-Screen Mode in almost every popular browser including Chrome, Firefox and Microsoft Edge.
CTRL+F11 opens the hidden recovery options in some Windows laptops.
Alt+F11 opens the Visual Basic Editor.
F12 Key
If you are working on MS Word, click F12 to open Save As window.
Win+F12 saves your document in MS Word.
CTRL+F12 opens a document in MS Word.
Opens Inspect Element in popular web browsers.
Some of these features are available only on some selected laptops. Usually, these options features of Function Keys have default actions or icons printed on them.
Also check Functions Keys use in MS WORD
MS WORD
F1 key: Get help on a selected command or use the Office assistant.
Shift and F1 Key: Review text formatting.
F2 Key: Move text or image.
Shift + F2 Key: Copy text.
F3 Key: Insert an autotext entry.
Shift + F3 Key: Change the case of the selected text.
F4 Key: Perform last action again.
Shift + F4 Key: Perform a Find or Go To action again.
F5 Key: Displays the Go To dialogue box.
You can also get to Find and Replace from here.
Shift + F5 Key: Move to a previous revision.
F6 Key: Go to the next frame or pane.
Shift + F6 Key: Go to the previous frame or pane.
F7 Key: Launch the Spell Checker.
Shift + F7 Key: Launch the Thesaurus.
F8 Key: Extend the current selection.
Shift + F8 Key: Shrink the current selection.
F9 Key: Refresh.
Shift + F9 Key: Switch between a field code and its result.
F10 Key: Show KeyTips.
Shift + F10 Key: Display a Shortcut Menu (same as right-clicking).
F11 Key: Go to the next field.
SHIFT + F11 Key: Go to the previous field.
F12 Key: Open Save As, equivalent to tools menu.
Shift + F12 Key: Save document, equivalent to tools menu.
Shift and F1 Key: Review text formatting.
F2 Key: Move text or image.
Shift + F2 Key: Copy text.
F3 Key: Insert an autotext entry.
Shift + F3 Key: Change the case of the selected text.
F4 Key: Perform last action again.
Shift + F4 Key: Perform a Find or Go To action again.
F5 Key: Displays the Go To dialogue box.
You can also get to Find and Replace from here.
Shift + F5 Key: Move to a previous revision.
F6 Key: Go to the next frame or pane.
Shift + F6 Key: Go to the previous frame or pane.
F7 Key: Launch the Spell Checker.
Shift + F7 Key: Launch the Thesaurus.
F8 Key: Extend the current selection.
Shift + F8 Key: Shrink the current selection.
F9 Key: Refresh.
Shift + F9 Key: Switch between a field code and its result.
F10 Key: Show KeyTips.
Shift + F10 Key: Display a Shortcut Menu (same as right-clicking).
F11 Key: Go to the next field.
SHIFT + F11 Key: Go to the previous field.
F12 Key: Open Save As, equivalent to tools menu.
Shift + F12 Key: Save document, equivalent to tools menu.
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- Ctrl and A: Selects all in the current document.
- Ctrl and B: Bold text.
- Ctrl and C: Copies the item or text.
- Ctrl and D: Displays the Font dialogue box.
- Ctrl and E: Switch a paragraph between center and left alignment.
- Ctrl and F: Displays the Find dialog box to search the current document.
- Ctrl and G: Displays the Go To dialog box to search for a specific location in the current document.
- Ctrl and H: Displays the Replace dialogue box.
- Ctrl and I: Italicize text.
- Ctrl and J: Switch a paragraph between justified and left alignment.
- Ctrl and K: Create a hyperlink.
- Ctrl and L: Left align a paragraph.
- Ctrl and M: Indent a paragraph from the left.
- Ctrl and N: Create a new document.
- Ctrl and O: Opens a new document.
- Ctrl and P: Prints a document.
- Ctrl and R: Switch the alignment of a paragraph between left and right.
- Ctrl and S: Saves a document.
- Ctrl and U: Underlines text.
- Ctrl and V: Pastes the copied item or text.
- Ctrl and X: Cuts the selected item or text.
- Ctrl and Y: Redo the last action.
- Ctrl and Z: Undo the last action.
- Ctrl and Enter: Insert a page break.
- Ctrl and F2: Select Print Preview command.
- Ctrl and F4: Closes the active window.
- Ctrl and F6: Opens the next window if multiple are open.
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