9/22/2012 Editor Update — I just published a list of Keyboard Shortcuts for Windows 8 and Windows 10 Keyboard Shortcuts. Take a look at the latest shortcut goodness! My personal favorite BTW – is the pressing F6 while using Internet Explorer.  F6 automatically selects your Address Bar for you.  It saves me a lot of time!

Windows 7 and Windows Vista Keyboard Shortcuts

Windows logo key   ::  Open or close the Start menuWindows logo key + Left Arrow Key :: Snap current window to left side of screen for side-by-side viewingWindows logo key + Right Arrow Key :: Snap current window to left side of screen for side-by-side viewingWindows logo key + Left Arrow 2x :: Snap current window left across multiple monitors for side-by-side viewingWindows logo key + PAUSE  ::  Display the System Properties dialog boxWindows logo key + D  ::  Display the desktopWindows logo key + M  ::  Minimize all windowsWindows logo key + SHIFT+M  ::  Restore minimized windows to the desktopWindows logo key + E  ::  Open ComputerWindows logo key + F  ::  Search for a file or folderCTRL+Windows logo key + F  ::  Search for computers (if you are on a network)Windows logo key + L  ::  Lock your computer or switch usersWindows logo key + R  ::  Open the Run dialog boxWindows logo key + T  ::  Cycle through programs on the taskbarWindows logo key + TAB  ::  Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-DCTRL+Windows logo key + TAB  ::  Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-DWindows logo key + SPACEBAR  ::  Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows SidebarWindows logo key + G  ::  Cycle through Sidebar gadgetsWindows logo key + U  ::  Open Ease of Access CenterWindows logo key + X  ::  Open Windows Mobility CenterWindows 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 :: Launch the first shortcut in the Quick Launch menu.Windows Key + S :: OneNote Screen Clipping Tool (Requires OneNote)Windows Key + = :: Open Magnifier Tool

General Keyboard Shortcuts

F1  ::  Display HelpF2  ::  Rename the selected itemF3  ::  Search for a file or folderF4  ::  Display the Address bar list in Windows ExplorerF5 – Refresh the active windowF6  ::  Cycle through screen elements in a window or on the desktopF7  ::  Check Spelling in open documentF10  ::  Activate the menu bar in the active programCTRL+A  ::  Select all items in a document or windowCTRL+C  ::  Copy the selected itemCTRL+X  ::  Cut the selected itemCTRL+V  ::  Paste the selected itemCTRL+Z  ::  Undo an actionCTRL+Y  ::  Redo an actionSHIFT+DELETE  ::  Delete the selected item without moving it to the Recycle Bin first  (Outlook Tip also)SHIFT+F10  ::  Display the shortcut menu for the selected itemSHIFT when you insert a CD  ::  Prevent the CD from automatically playingCTRL+ESC  ::  Open the Start menuCTRL+SHIFT with an arrow key  ::  Select a block of textCTRL+SHIFT+ESC  ::  Open Task ManagerCTRL+F4  ::  Close the active document (in programs that allow you to have multiple documents open simultaneously)CTRL+ALT+TAB  ::  Use the arrow keys to switch between open itemsCTRL+Mouse scroll wheel  ::  Change the size of icons on the desktopALT+ESC  ::  Cycle through items in the order in which they were openedALT+ENTER  ::  Display properties for the selected itemALT+F4  ::  Close the active item, or exit the active programALT+SPACEBAR  ::  Open the shortcut menu for the active windowALT+UP ARROW  ::  View the folder one level up in Windows ExplorerALT+TAB  ::  Switch between open itemsALT+SHIFT+TAB  ::  Switch between open items in reverse orderWindows logo key + TAB  ::  Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-DCTRL+Windows logo key + TAB  ::  Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-DESC  ::  Cancel the current task

Internet Explorer Keyboard Shortcuts

CTRL+click  ::  Open links in a new tab in the backgroundCTRL+SHIFT+click  ::  Open links in a new tab in the foregroundCTRL+T  ::  Open a new tab in the foregroundCTRL+TAB or CTRL+SHIFT+TAB  ::  Switch between tabsCTRL+W  ::  Close current tab (or the current window if tabbed browsing is disabled)ALT+ENTER  ::  Open a new tab in the foreground from the Address barCTRL+n (where n is a number between 1 and 8)  ::  Switch to a specific tab numberCTRL+9  ::  Switch to the last tabCTRL+ALT+F4  ::  Close other tabsCTRL+Q  ::  Toggle Quick Tabs (thumbnail view) on or offALT+M  ::  Open the Home menuALT+R  ::  Open the Print menuALT+J  ::  Open the RSS menuALT+O  ::  Open the Tools menuALT+L  ::  Open the Help menuF1  ::  Display HelpF11  ::  Toggle between full-screen and regular views of the browser windowTAB  ::  Move forward through the items on a webpage, the Address bar, or the Links barSHIFT+TAB  ::  Move back through the items on a webpage, the Address bar, or the Links barALT+HOME  ::  Go to your home pageALT+RIGHT ARROW  ::  Go to the next pageALT+LEFT ARROW or BACKSPACE  ::  Go to the previous pageSHIFT+F10  ::  Display a shortcut menu for a linkCTRL+TAB or F6  ::  Move forward through frames and browser elements (only works if tabbed browsing is disabled)CTRL+SHIFT+TAB  ::  Move backward between frames (only works if tabbed browsing is disabled)CTRL+F  ::  Find on this pageF5  ::  Refresh the current web pageCTRL+F5  ::  Refresh the current web page, even if the time stamp for the web version and your locally stored version are the sameESC  ::  Stop downloading a pageCTRL+O  ::  Open a new website or pageCTRL+N  ::  Open a new windowCTRL+W  ::  Close the current window (if you only have one tab open)CTRL+S  ::  Save the current pageCTRL+P  ::  Print the current page or active frameCTRL+I  ::  Open FavoritesCTRL+H  ::  Open HistoryCTRL+J  ::  Open FeedsALT+P  ::  Open the Page menuALT+T  ::  Open the Tools menuALT+H  ::  Open the Help menu

Dialog box keyboard shortcuts

CTRL+TAB  ::  Move forward through tabsCTRL+SHIFT+TAB  ::  Move back through tabsTAB  ::  Move forward through optionsSHIFT+TAB  ::  Move back through optionsALT+underlined letter  ::  Perform the command (or select the option) that goes with that letterENTER  ::  Replaces clicking the mouse for many selected commandsSPACEBAR  ::  Select or clear the check box if the active option is a check boxArrow keys  ::  Select a button if the active option is a group of option buttonsF1  ::  Display HelpF4  ::  Display the items in the active listBACKSPACE  ::  Open a folder one level up if a folder is selected in the Save As or Open dialog box

Windows Sidebar keyboard shortcuts

Windows logo key Picture of Windows logo key + SPACEBAR  ::  Bring all gadgets to the front and select SidebarWindows logo key Picture of Windows logo key +G  ::  Cycle through Sidebar gadgetsTAB  ::  Cycle through Sidebar controls

Windows Explorer keyboard shortcuts

END  ::  Display the bottom of the active windowHOME  ::  Display the top of the active windowF11  ::  Maximize or minimize the active windowCTRL+N  ::  Open a new windowCTRL+Mouse scroll wheel  ::  Change the size and appearance of file and folder iconsNUM LOCK+ASTERISK (*) on numeric keypad  ::  Display all subfolders under the selected folderNUM LOCK+PLUS SIGN (+) on numeric keypad  ::  Display the contents of the selected folderNUM LOCK+MINUS SIGN (-) on numeric keypad  ::  Collapse the selected folderLEFT ARROW  ::  Collapse the current selection (if it is expanded), or select the parent folderALT+D  ::  Select the Address barALT+LEFT ARROW  ::  View the previous folderALT+RIGHT ARROW  ::  View the next folderRIGHT ARROW  ::  Display the current selection (if it is collapsed), or select the first subfolder

More Keyboard Shortcuts we love!

Left ALT+left SHIFT+PRINT SCREEN (or PRTSCRN)  ::  Turn High Contrast on or offLeft ALT+left SHIFT+NUM LOCK ::  Turn Mouse Keys on or offSHIFT five times  ::  Turn Sticky Keys on or offNUM LOCK for five seconds  ::  Turn Toggle Keys on or offWindows logo key +U  ::  Open the Ease of Access CenterSHIFT with any arrow key  ::  Select more than one item in a window or on the desktop, or select text within a documentCTRL with any arrow key+SPACEBAR  ::  Select multiple individual items in a window or on the desktopCTRL+RIGHT ARROW  ::  Move the cursor to the beginning of the next wordCTRL+LEFT ARROW  ::  Move the cursor to the beginning of the previous wordCTRL+DOWN ARROW  ::  Move the cursor to the beginning of the next paragraphCTRL+UP ARROW  ::   Move the cursor to the beginning of the previous paragraph

Time to save this groovyPost! <CRTL+SHIFT+P> …… Live Writer needed for that one ;) And btw, I use almost all of the “Keyboard Shortcuts you will never use” daily :) Cheers. & CTRL+HOME; CTRL+END Okay, I’ll stop. ;) Thanks in advance for any suggestions you might have. Ed Comment

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