22 Great Shortcuts in Microsoft Windows

Windows is the 1st among Operating Systems. We use computers to reduce our time wasting. When talking about "Reducing time waste", shortcuts are very importent. Shortcuts can be used in computers also as same as in our day today life. Here are 22 Great Shortcuts in Microsoft Windows

General Shortcuts.



1. Select All

Ctrl + A
This is to select all in the active window

2. Copy Selected

Ctrl + C
This is to copy all which is selected

3. Cut Selected

Ctrl + X
This is to cut all which is selected

4. Paste

Ctrl + V
This is to paste which is cut or copied

5. Undo

Ctrl + Z
This is to undo the action

6. Redo

Ctrl + Y
This is to Redo the action. *some times this may not supported

Navigation Shortcuts.


7. Open Run Window

Windows Key + R
This opens Run Window

8. Create New Folder

Ctrl + Shift + L
Creates a New Folder and let you rename it

9. Lock Desktop

Windows Key + L
Lock your desktop and returns to Log-on Screen

10. Show Desktop

Windows Key + D
Windows Key + M
Minimize all active windows and show your desktop

11. Windows Task Manager

Ctrl + Shift + Esc
Alt + Ctrl + Delete
Opens Windows Task Manager. It helps to start or terminate tasks

12. Rename

F2
Rename selected item

13. View All Open Windows

Alt + Tab
Show all open windows. Arrow keys/ Tab key to cycle among them

14. Search

Windows Key + F
Opens Search window

15. Bring Gadgets to Top

Windows Key + G
Bring all opened Gadgets to top of all windows

16. Zoom in Web browser

Crtl + "+ Key"
Zoom in, in the web browser

17. Zoom out Web browser

Crtl + "- Key"
Zoom out, in the web browser

18. Zoom in

Windows Key + "+ Key"
Opens Magnifier and Zoom in all windows by 100%

19. Zoom out

Windows Key + "- Key"
Opens Magnifier and Zoom out all windows by 100%

20. Cycle Windows / Aero Flip 3D

Windows Key + Tab
Cycle among all open windows using Windows Aero Flip 3D

21. Open My Computer

Windows Key + E
Opens My Computer in a new window

22. Notification Area

Windows Key + B
Activates Notification Area