Computer Keyboard Commands List
Turning multiple mouse clicks into a simple press of a key or two may not seem like a lot, but if you are an avid user of keyboard shortcuts you've likely noticed just how helpful they can be. Shortcut keys help provide an easier and usually quicker method of navigating and executing commands in computer software programs. Shortcut keys are commonly accessed by using the Alt key (on IBM compatible computers), Command key (on Apple computers), Ctrl key, or Shift key in conjunction with another key.
This post lists the Windows 10 Keyboard Shortcuts for CMD, Dialog boxes, File Explorer, Continuum, Surface Hub, Ease of Access, Settings, Taskbar, Magnifier, Narrator, Windows Store Apps, WinKey, Virtual Desktops, etc.
Keyboard Shortcuts for Windows 10
Let us check out this list, sourced from Microsoft.
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| Keyboard Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
F2 | |
F3 | |
F4 | |
F5 | |
F6 | Cycle through screen elements in a window or on the desktop |
Activate the Menu bar in the active app | |
Close the active item, or exit the active app | |
Cycle through items in the order in which they were opened | |
Perform the command for that letter | |
Display properties for the selected item | |
Open the shortcut menu for the active window | |
Go back | |
Go forward | |
Move up one screen | |
Move down one screen | |
Alt+Tab | |
Ctrl+F4 | |
Ctrl+A | |
Ctrl+C (or Ctrl+Insert) | |
Ctrl+D (or Delete) | Delete the selected item and move it to the Recycle Bin |
Refresh the active window | |
Paste the selected item | |
Cut the selected item | |
Redo an action | |
Undo an action | |
Move the cursor to the beginning of the next word | |
Move the cursor to the beginning of the previous word | |
Move the cursor to the beginning of the next paragraph | |
Move the cursor to the beginning of the previous paragraph | |
Use the arrow keys to switch between all open apps | |
When a group or tile is in focus in the Start menu, move it in the direction specified | |
Select multiple individual items in a window or on the desktop | |
Select a block of text | |
Open Start | |
Open Task Manager | |
Switch the keyboard layout when multiple keyboard layouts are available | |
Turn the Chinese input method editor (IME) on or off | |
Display the shortcut menu for the selected item | |
Select more than one item in a window or on the desktop, or select text within a document | |
Delete the selected item without moving it to the Recycle Bin first | |
Open the next menu to the right, or open a submenu | |
Open the next menu to the left, or close a submenu | |
Stop or leave the current task |
Windows 10 Anniversary Update introduces two new shortcuts:
- WinKey+Alt+D : Opens Date & Time
- WinKey+Shift+C : Opens Cortana
Want even more? Check out these post which lists keyboard shortcuts for specific areas:
Source: Microsoft.
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