First of all, let’s approach the basic shortcuts. They remain valid in the vast majority of programs running on Windows: Copy text or file or folder… + Cut text or file or folder… + Paste text or file or folder… + Select all (text, files, folders, …) + Undo last action +
Shortcuts in the files and folders manager
Let us go now to the shortcuts in the files and folders manager otherwise known as Windows Explorer : Open Explorer + Select the first item in the window Select the last item in the window Go back to previous folder Rename selected file or folder Delete selected file or folder (being placed in the
Shortcuts for handling windows and menus
Without a mouse it appears almost impossible to do things like moving a window. We will demonstrate here that we can manipulate windows and menus with only the keyboard: Show the Start menu ou + Show the desktop + Minimize all open windows + Maximise all open windows + + Close the active window +
Shortcuts for Accessibility
Turning now to shortcuts for accessibility. These combinations of keys helps you to start or stop the Windows facilities for comfort:
Various shortcuts
Here are various shortcuts. Small simple keystrokes possible to avoid more or less long mouse manipulation: View help on the selected item Start help and support center (Windows XP) + Start system properties window + Search for computer within network + + Lock your session + Open “Run” dialog box + Avoid automatic start of
The new shortcuts in Windows 7
Windows 7 made are lot of news. Keyboard shortcuts are no exception. Here are a few: Show / Hide preview panel in explorer + Show gadgets above existing windows + Show the magnifier and zoom in where the mouse pointer is + plus key from the numerical pad Show the magnifier and zoom out where
Shortcuts in Windows Vista and Windows 7
Windows 7 is an evolution of Windows Vista, to a large extent, some shortcuts valid for Windows Vista have remained the same in Windows 7. Here are some examples: Open “Run” window + Change window via taskbar + Change window via Flip3D + Show the sidebar (desktop) + Navigate between gadgets from sidebar + Modify
A little trick to avoid cramps
If the execution of a keyboard shortcut require a finger gymnastics you are unable to perform for any reason whatsoever, you can ensure they can be applied by pressing the keys one after another rather than simultaneously: Open the Control Panel via the Start menu and then click on Control Panel. Double click the
