Windows Shortcut Commands (For Non-Rodent Operations)
| Alt Key Combinations | Result |
| [Alt] and [Esc] | Switch between running applications |
| [Alt] and [Tab] | Toggle between running applications |
| [Alt] and letter | Select menu item by underlined letter |
| [Alt] and letter | Select menu item by underlined letter |
| [Alt] and [F4] | Quit active application or close current window |
| [Alt] and [-] | Open Control menu for active document |
| [Alt] and [Spacebar] | Open Control menu for active application |
| [Alt] and Enter | Opens property sheet of the highlighted object |
| [Alt]+[Spacebar]+N | Minimize active window |
| [Alt]+[Spacebar]+X | Maximize active window |
| [Alt]+[Spacebar]+R | Restore active window |
| [Alt]+[Spacebar]+C | Close the active window |
| [Alt] + M | Minimizes all windows |
| [Alt] + Printscreen | Copies image of active window to clipboard |
| [Alt] + Down Arrow | Open list box |
| Ctrl Key Combinations | Result |
| [Ctrl] | Copy object to new location |
| [Ctrl] and [Esc] | Open Start Menu |
| [Ctrl] and [Tab] | Rotate through dialog box tabs |
| [Ctrl] and [F4] | Close active document or group windows (does not work with some applications) |
| [Ctrl] and [F6] | Switch between active Word Documents |
| [Ctrl] Left, Right arrow | Move cursor forward or back one word |
| [Ctrl] Up, Down arrow | Move cursor forward or back one paragraph |
| [Ctrl] and A | Selects all the items in the current window |
| [Ctrl] and B | Bold |
| [Ctrl] and C | Copy selected text or object(s) |
| [Ctrl] and G | Opens the Go to Folder (Win 95 Explorer) |
| [Ctrl] and I | Italic |
| [Ctrl] and L | Left Justify |
| [Ctrl] and R | Right Justify |
| [Ctrl] and X | Cut selected text or object(s) |
| [Ctrl] and V | Paste copied text or object(s) |
| [Ctrl] and U | Underline |
| [Ctrl] and Y | Redo |
| [Ctrl] and Z | Undo |
| Ctrl – while dragging file to desktop | Creates shortcut to file |
| [Ctrl] + [Shift] | Creates shortcut for object dragged to new spot |
| Ctrl + Home | Go to beginning of document |
| Ctrl + End | Go to end of document |
| Ctrl + Backspace | Delete one word to left of insertion point |
| Ctrl + Delete | Delete one word to right of insertion point |
| Ctrl + Right Click | Display an alternate context menu |
| Shift Key Combinations | Result |
| Shift | Forces drag and drop to MOVE object |
| Shift when inserting CD | Skips Auto run |
| Shift + F10 | Equivalent of a Right Click |
| Shift + Del | Deletes immediately – No Recycle Bin |
| Shift + Tab | Moves back to previous selection or just back |
| Shift + Home | Selects to left of insertion point |
| Shift + End | Select to right of insertion point |
| Function Key Combinations | Result |
| [F1] | Open Help for active application |
| [F2] | Rename object |
| [F3] | Find all files |
| [F4] | Drops down the Address box (Explorer). Repeats last phrase (Microsoft word). |
| [F5] | Refreshes current window |
| [F6] | Moves among panes (Explorer / Access) |
| Window Key Combinations | Result |
| Windows Key (alone) | Brings up Start Menu |
| Windows+A | Opens Accessibility Options (if installed) 2 |
| Windows+C | Opens Control Panel 2 |
| Windows+D | Minimize all open windows and show desktop |
| Windows+E | Open Windows Explorer |
| Windows+F | Find files and folders |
| Windows+I | Opens Mouse Properties 2 |
| Windows+K | Opens Keyboard Properties Dialog box 2 |
| Windows+L | Log off Windows 2 |
| Windows+M | Minimize all open windows |
| Windows+Shift+M | Undo for Windows+M |
| Windows+P | Opens Print Manager 2 |
| Windows+R | Opens Run dialog box |
| Windows+S | Toggles the CapLock key on and off 2 |
| Windows+V | Opens Clipboard |
| Windows + Spacebar | Displays list of Itellitype Hotkeys 2 |
| Windows+F1 | Open Windows Help |
| Windows+Tab | Cycle through the Taskbar buttons |
| Windows+Break/Pause | Open the System Properties dialog box |
| Windows + Ctrl + F | Find Computer |
| Application Key | Displays a context menu for the selected item |
| Numeric Key Combinations | Result |
| * | Expands everything under the current selection |
| + | Expands the current selection |
| - | Collapses the current selection |
| Left Arrow | Collapses the selection one child or to parent |
| Right Arrow | Expands the selection one child or to parent |
| Navigation Keys | Result |
| Tab | Move to the next control or next section |
| Shift + Tab | Moves to the previous control or section |
| Spacebar | Toggles radio button or other selection on or off |
| Home | To beginning of line |
| ESC | Same as cancel button or exit and back |
| End | To end of line |
| Any Letter | Toggles among all objects starting with that letter 1 |
| Printscreen | Copies image of active window to clipboard |
| Accessibility Combinations | Result |
| Tap Shift 5 times | Toggles StickyKeys on and off |
| Hold Right Shift Key 8 secs | Toggles FilterKeys on and off |
| Hold NumLock Key 5 secs | Toggles ToggleKeys on and off |
| Left Alt + Left Shift +Numlock | Toggles MouseKeys on and off |
| Left Alt + Left Shift + Printscreen | Toggles High Contrast on and off |
| Internet Browser Shortcut | Result |
| Ctrl + A | Select All |
| Ctrl + B | Organize bookmarks/favorites |
| Ctrl + D | Add Bookmark |
| Ctrl + L | Open Location |
| Ctrl + M | New mail message |
| Ctrl + N | Opens new window |
| Ctrl + O | Opens address window |
| Ctrl + R | Refresh and reload |
| Ctrl + P | |
| Ctrl + F | Find |
| Ctrl + T | Get Mail |
| Ctrl + W | Close |
| Alt + Left Arrow | Back |
| Alt + Right Arrow | Forward |
| Backspace | Move one level up or go back |
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1 Great shortcut for navigating quickly to your object. Why use the arrow keys if you know you want to select an object starting with "M". Just "Windows" + S + C + M + M + M (if the mouse is the third M object in the Control Panel). You just saved yourself 10 keystrokes. |
| 2 Shortcuts for Microsoft Natural Keyboard with IntelliType Software Installed. |