Hotkeys on Windows 7. Complete list of keyboard shortcuts

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Often reading articles on the Internet or instructions for installing a program, you may come across key combinations(Ctrl-C, Ctrl-V, Win-R, Alt-Tab, Alt-F4, etc.). And if you still don’t know what they mean, then you can read them in our article.

This article presents a complete list of keyboard shortcuts used not only in the Windows operating system.

Sections on working with keyboard shortcuts:

Basic keyboard shortcuts

Alt+Tab- Switch between windows
Win+Tab- Switch between windows in Flip 3D mode
Win+Up- Maximize window Win+Down- Restore/Minimize window
Win+Left- Snap window to left edge of screen
Win+Right- Snap window to the right edge of the screen
Win+Shift+Left- Switch to left monitor
Win+Shift+Right- Switch to right monitor
Win+Home- Minimize/Restore all inactive windows
Win+Break(or Pause)- Launch the System element from the Control Panel (Properties item by clicking right click mouse on Computer in the Start menu)
Win+Space- Show desktop
Win+B- Go to the notification area (tray)
Win+D- Minimize windows or restore all windows
Win+E- Launch Explorer
Win+F- Launch built-in dialog Windows search
Win+Ctrl+F- Run Search on your computer from the domain
Win+F1- Launch built-in Windows dialog: Help and Support
Win+G- Show gadgets on top of all windows
Win+L- Locking the workstation (current user session)
Win+M- Minimize all windows
Win+P- Display additional options display (extend the desktop to 2 monitors, etc.)
Win+R- Launch the Run dialog box
Win+T- Select the first item in the taskbar (Pressing again switches to the next item, Win+Shift+T- scrolls in reverse order)
Win+U- Launch Center special features(Ease of Access Center)
Win+X- Launch Mobility Center
Win+digit- Launch the application from the taskbar ( Win+1 launches the first application on the left, Win+2, second, etc.)
Win + "+"- Zoom in
Win + "-"- Zoom out
Ctrl + mouse wheel (up\down) on the desktop- increase/decrease desktop icons.

In Explorer:
Alt+P- Show/Hide Preview Area

Task bar:
Shift + click on icon- Open a new application window
Ctrl + Shift + click on icon- Open a new application window with administrator privileges
Shift + right click on icon- Show application menu
Shift + right click on a group of icons- Show menu, restore all / collapse all / Close all
Ctrl + click on a group of icons- Maximize all group windows

Note
Key Win located between the keys Ctrl And Alt on the left side (the emblem is drawn on it Windows).
The Menu key is to the left of the right Ctrl.
The combination “key” + “key” means that you first press the first key, and then, while holding it, press the second.

General purpose hotkeys

Key combination	Description
Ctrl+Esc Win	Open the Start menu
Ctrl + Shift + Esc Ctrl + Alt + Delete	Calling the "Task Manager"
Win+E	Launching Explorer
Win+R	Displaying the “Run program” dialog, analogous to “Start” - “Run”
Win+D	Minimize all windows or return to original state (switch)
Win+L	Locking a workstation
Win+F1	Access Windows Help
Win+Pause	Opening the System Properties window
Win+F	Open file search window
Win + Ctrl + F	Open computer search window
Printscreen	Take a screenshot of the entire screen
Alt + Printscreen	Take a screenshot of the currently active window
Win+Tab Win + Shift + Tab	Switches between taskbar buttons
F6 Tab	Move between panels. For example, between the desktop and the panel " Quick start»
Ctrl+A	Select everything (objects, text)
Ctrl+C Ctrl + Insert	Copy to clipboard (objects, text)
Ctrl+X Shift+Delete	Cut to clipboard (objects, text)
Ctrl+V Shift + Insert	Paste from clipboard (objects, text)
Ctrl + N	Create new document, project or similar activity. IN Internet Explorer this causes a new window to open with a copy of the contents of the current window.
Ctrl+S	Save the current document, project, etc.
Ctrl+O	Call a file selection dialog to open a document, project, etc.
Ctrl+P	Seal
Ctrl+Z	Undo last action
Shift	CD-ROM autorun lock (hold while the drive reads the newly inserted disc)
Alt+Enter	Go to full screen mode and back (switch; for example, in Windows Media Player or in a command interpreter window).

Keyboard combinations for working with text

Keyboard shortcut	Description
Ctrl+A	Select all
Ctrl+C Ctrl + Insert	Copy
Ctrl+X Shift+Delete	Cut
Ctrl+V Shift + Insert	Insert
Ctrl + ← Ctrl + →	Moving through words in the text. Works not only in text editors. For example, it is very convenient to use in the browser address bar
Shift + ← Shift + → Shift + Shift + ↓	Text selection
Ctrl + Shift + ← Ctrl + Shift + →	Selecting text by words
Home End Ctrl + Home Ctrl+End	Move to the beginning or end of a line of text
Ctrl + Home Ctrl+End	Move to the beginning or end of the document

Keyboard shortcuts for working with files

Keyboard shortcut	Description
Shift + F10 Menu	Display context menu current object (same as right-clicking).
Alt+Enter	Calling “Object Properties”
F2	Renaming an object
Drag with Ctrl	Copying an object
Drag with Shift	Moving an object
Drag with Ctrl + Shift	Create an object shortcut
Ctrl clicks	Selecting multiple objects in random order
Shift clicks	Selecting multiple adjacent objects
Enter	Same as double clicking on an object
Delete	Deleting an object
Shift+Delete	Permanent deletion object without placing it in the trash

Keyboard shortcuts for working in Windows Explorer

Keyboard shortcuts for working with windows

Keyboard shortcut	Description
Alt+Tab Alt + Shift + Tab	Calling the transition menu between windows and navigating through it
Alt+Esc Alt + Shift + Esc	Switch between windows (in the order in which they were launched)
Alt+F6	Switching between multiple windows of the same program (for example, between open WinWord windows)
Alt+F4	Closing the active window ( running application). On the desktop - call the Windows shutdown dialog
Ctrl+F4	Closing the active document in programs that allow multiple documents to be opened simultaneously
Alt F10	Calling the window menu
Alt + − (minus)	Calling the system menu of a child window (for example, a document window)
Esc	Exit a window menu or close an open dialog
Alt + letter	Call a menu command or open a menu column. The corresponding letters in the menu are usually underlined (either initially, or become underlined after pressing Alt). If the menu column is already open, then to call the required command you must press the key with the letter that is underlined in this command
Alt + Space	Calling the window system menu
F1	Call application help.
Ctrl+Up Ctrl+Down	Scroll text vertically or move up and down paragraphs of text.

Keyboard shortcuts for working with dialog boxes

Keyboard shortcuts for working in browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox)

Keyboard shortcut	Description
F4	Displaying a list of the Address field
Ctrl + N F5	Start another browser instance with the same web address
Ctrl+R	Refresh the current web page
Ctrl+B	Opens the Organize Favorites dialog box
Ctrl+E	Opens the Search panel
Ctrl+F	Starting the Search Utility
Ctrl + I	Opens the Favorites panel
Ctrl+L	Opens the Open dialog box
Ctrl+O	Opens the Open dialog box, similar to CtrL+L
Ctrl+P	Opens the Print dialog box
Ctrl+W	Closing the current window
F11	Switch to full screen mode and back (works in some other applications as well).

Special abilities

Press the key SHIFT five times: enable or disable Sticky Keys
Hold down the right key SHIFT eight seconds: enable or disable input filtering
Hold down the Num Lock key for five seconds: Toggle voiceover on or off
Alt left + Shift left + Num Lock: Enable or disable keyboard pointer control
Alt left + Shift left + PRINT SCREEN: Turn high contrast on or off

Before describing the classification characterizing hot Windows keys 7, it makes sense to talk about this topic without being distracted by rather boring specifics. Hot keys or, as they are also called, shortcut keys, have a long history.

The keyboard of domestic programmable calculators often consisted of this kind of keys and their combinations. In order to enter a command, it was necessary to successively press the key combinations provided for in the instructions on the calculator keyboard. Actually, the program entered into the calculator consisted of such combinations.

If it were not for the slowness of these devices, then their functionality could well be considered complete and logically complete. Many applied scientists and engineers have developed entire software packages for programmable calculators. The difference from modern combinations is that the keys are pressed sequentially rather than simultaneously.

The idea of pressing them at the same time appeared with the emergence of relatively modern keyboards personal computers with buffered input and digital coding of each button.

One can still argue today about which concept is better, but this debate would be more of a philosophical nature, since simultaneous pressing clearly defeated sequential pressing.

Although even today you can find consistent combinations here and there. The focus of developing such keyboard combinations has also changed. If in the world of programmable calculators combinations were used mainly for developing programs, now most of them belong to the world of dynamic computer toys, where they are used to reduce the player’s reaction time to a minimum and call various game functions.

Now let's talk about Windows 7 hotkeys. For convenience, we will divide all such combinations into thematic groups.

Window control keys

The table of shortcuts for window manipulation is as follows:

Win&Home - used for a kind of shaking up windows: all windows are minimized except the one that has focus.

Win&Space – transforms any open windows into transparent ones.

Win&Up – expands the window with focus to the entire display size.

Win&Down – sequentially minimizes and maximizes the window in the foreground.

Shift&Win&Up – aligns the bottom border of the active window with the border of the taskbar.

Alt&Tab is very useful combination. Allows you to easily navigate between windows.

Win&Tab – navigation between windows in “Aero” mode.

Win&Left/Right – stretches the active window left and right to the borders of the monitor.

Keys for controlling the “Taskbar”

Here is a table of hotkeys for manipulating elements of the “Taskbar”:

Win&number – activate the application with the specified number and make the application window active.

Shift&Win&number – activate the next copy of the application with the specified number.

Ctrl&Win&number – switch to the secondary window with the specified number.

Alt&Win&number – expand the jump list of the program with the specified number.

Win&T(&Shift) – move between application icons above the panel.

Win&B – moves focus to the tray area.

Ctrl&Shift&Click – launch the program from system privileges(on behalf of the system administrator).

Shift&Right-Click – display the menu of the window with focus.

Working with the Explorer system application

Many people have completely forgotten about the existence of such a program - “Explorer”. Meanwhile, it can be very, very useful in work. In this group, quick keyboard shortcuts look like this:

Win&E – Open the Explorer application in the My Computer folder.

Ctrl&Shift&N – Create a new directory in the current directory.

Alt&Up – Move up one level in the folder hierarchy.

Alt&P – Display the file browsing panel.

Shift&Right-Click – Expands the file’s “Send” menu with numerous useful options, like “Copy path”, etc.

Shift&Right-Click – Allows you to open the console with the current directory in this folder.

Other features

These combinations are not common, but they demonstrate many of the remarkable capabilities of the system:

Win&P – Display the presentation settings window on another monitor or projector connected to the system.

Win&(+/-) – Working with a screen magnifier. Reduces or enlarges the image.

Win&G – Switch between individual connected devices.

These are not all the successful key combinations available in the “seven”. A complete listing of them would take an entire volume. Many of them are inherited from previous versions and have deep roots leading to the very moment emergence of Windows On the market.

Many users, when working with a computer, mainly use only the mouse, clicking on various sections of the menu in order to open one or another system management section or directory in Explorer. However, you can significantly speed up working with Windows if you train yourself to constantly use the so-called hot keys - combinations of buttons that allow you to execute various commands.

Operating room family Windows systems has always been distinguished by a large number of keyboard shortcuts designed to work both with the system itself and with its included applications and utilities. A significant part of the combinations is traditionally used not only in the operating system, but also in software packages from other manufacturers. In Windows 7, hotkeys have become even more convenient. Therefore, knowing at least a small part of them will significantly speed up your work.

A significant role in the formation of keyboard shortcuts is played by the Win button, indicated on the keyboard by the Windows logo in the form of a four-part flag. The key is located in the lower left corner of the keyboard between the Ctrl and Alt buttons. Another Win button can be duplicated on the right side of the keyboard between the Alt Gr buttons and the button for calling the right-click option. Due to the fact that nowadays the number of keyboard varieties is constantly increasing, the Win key may be located in another place, but it will definitely be in the lower left corner. On laptops, the Win key is usually located between function button Fn and Alt.

Windows hotkeys when working with Explorer

Win. Pressing the Win button once allows you to open or close the Start menu.
Win + E. Fast access to the My Computer directory.
Win + M. The keyboard shortcut allows you to quickly minimize all windows, showing the desktop. Pressing it again does not return all previously opened windows to initial position, so you will have to use the mouse to expand them from the collapsed view.
Win + D. Minimize and – when pressed again – maximize all open windows. Convenient if you suddenly need to look at the desktop (in order to open a file saved there, for example), and then quickly return all windows open applications to its original state.
Win + F. Quickly launch a file search window by its name.

Win + G. If you have gadgets installed (another common name is widgets), the keyboard shortcut will show them on top of all other windows. To remove gadgets from visibility, simply click anywhere in the open window underneath them.

Win + L. A very convenient keyboard shortcut, which is especially useful for those who prefer to lock their computer every time they leave their workplace. After pressing Win + L, Windows will open an account selection screen, which can only be opened if you know the corresponding password. Of course, if you have not set a password for your account, anyone can unlock the computer.

Win + P. A convenient keyboard shortcut for those who use several monitors or projectors at the same time.

Win + U. Opens the Ease of Access Center. Convenient if you need to quickly access settings magnifier, Narrator, or the onscreen keyboard.

Win + R. One of the most commonly used keyboard shortcuts. Allows you to quickly launch a program or system utilities by entering its name in a special line. This is much faster than searching for a program in the branching sub-items of the Control Panel or the general list of applications.

Win + T. The combination allows you to make one of the icons located in the taskbar active one by one. Includes both icons for quick access to applications and icons for open windows.
Win + Tab. Effective switching between active windows, in which all open windows are arranged in the form of a “ladder”. This effect was obtained Windows name Flip 3D or Windows Aero and is available in all versions of Vista and 7 systems. The keyboard shortcut will not work if Aero effects are disabled in the corresponding settings.

Win + X. Quick access to the Mobility Center, designed to save energy. This is especially true when working on a laptop.

Win + Space. Aero Peak effect. All open windows become transparent, allowing you to see your desktop.
Win+Home. Aero Shake – minimizes all windows except the active one.
Win + cursor arrows. Convenient control open window. Pressing Win + up expands it to the full screen, Win + left/right presses it to one side of the screen, reducing the width to 50%. Win+down reduces the window to about one-fourth of the display area.
Shift + Win + Right/Left. Move active windows between two monitors.
Alt+Tab. Very convenient movement between active windows.
Win + 1…0. Opening or minimizing a window, as well as launching an application whose shortcut in the taskbar corresponds to its number.
Ctrl + Shift + Del. Launch the Task Manager. Many users mistakenly believe that the standard keyboard shortcut for opening the Task Manager window is Ctrl + Alt + Del. Actually, Ctrl + Alt + Del opens separate screen with a choice of one of the actions (lock the computer, log out, change user, change password or launch Task Manager). This keyboard shortcut can also be used to open it, but it will be less fast.
Ctrl + Win + F. If you are in local network, Windows will begin searching for computers in it.
Shift + Ctrl + N. Create a new directory.
Shift + F10. The keyboard shortcut works similarly to right-clicking the mouse, bringing up a context menu.
Alt+F4. Closes any active window.
Alt + Enter. Opens the Properties window for the selected file.
F4. Pressing this function key in Explorer will make the address bar active.
Print Screen. Copies a screenshot to the clipboard. The image can be inserted into a graphics editor.
Print Screen + Alt. A snapshot of the active window.

Hotkeys in browsers

No matter what browser you use, Windows 7 will always have keyboard shortcuts for more easy access to their functions.

F1. Calling the program help.
F5. Page update.
F6, Ctrl + L. Select content address bar browser.
F11. Full screen mode.
Ctrl+T. Opening a new tab.
Ctrl + N. Opens a new window.

Hotkeys for working with text and clipboard

In Windows 7, hotkeys work not only with the operating system itself and its utilities, but also with most text editing applications and programs that support the clipboard. Knowing these hotkeys can significantly reduce the time you spend typing and working with documents.

Ctrl + C. Copy a selected section of text or any other data to the clipboard.
Ctrl + V. Pastes the contents of the clipboard.
Ctrl + X. Copies data to the clipboard along with deleting it from its original location.
Ctrl + A. Select all data.
Ctrl + O. Open a document.
Ctrl + S. Save the file.
Ctrl+Y. Repeat the action.
Ctrl+Z. Cancel action.
Ctrl+B. Changes text formatting, making selected text bold.
Ctrl + I. The text turns into italics.
Ctrl + U. Underline text.
Ctrl+F. Search in the text.
Ctrl + H. Opens the replacement window.
Ctrl + P. Print.
Ctrl + Home. Return to the beginning of the document.
Ctrl + End. End of document.
Alt + Shift, Ctrl + Shift. Change the keyboard layout.

Additional features of Windows 7

In addition to hotkeys when working with Windows 7, there are a number of options that make working with windows more convenient. If you drag the window to the top edge of the display, it will expand to fill the entire screen. If you drag it to the right or left side of the display, it will press against the corresponding side, reducing its width to 50% of the screen. To run the program as an administrator, click on its shortcut while holding down the Ctrl and Shift keys.

The possibilities of Windows 7 seem limitless: creating documents, sending letters, writing programs, processing photos, audio and video materials is not a complete list of what can be done using this smart machine. However operating system stores secrets that are not known to every user, but allow you to optimize your work. One of these is the use of hotkey combinations.

Keyboard shortcuts on Windows 7 are certain combinations, with which you can perform various tasks. Of course, you can use a mouse for this, but knowing these combinations will allow you to do work on your computer faster and easier.

Classic keyboard shortcuts for Windows 7

Ctrl+C– Copies text fragments (which were previously selected) or electronic documents;
Ctrl+V– Inserting text fragments or files;
Ctrl+A– Selecting text in a document or all elements in a directory;
Ctrl+X– Cutting out part of the text or any files. This command is different from the command "Copy" the fact that when inserting a cut fragment of text/files, this fragment is not saved in its original location;
Ctrl+S– Procedure for saving a document or project;
Ctrl+P– Calls up the settings and printing tab;
Ctrl+O– Calls up a tab for selecting a document or project that can be opened;
Ctrl+N– The procedure for creating new documents or projects;
Ctrl+Z– The operation of canceling a completed action;
Ctrl+Y– The operation of repeating a completed action;
Delete– Deleting an element. If you use this key with a file, it will be moved to "Basket". If you accidentally delete a file from there, you can restore it;
Shift+Delete– Deleting a file permanently, without moving it to "Basket".

Keyboard shortcuts for Windows 7 when working with text

In addition to classic combinations Windows keys 7, exist special combinations, which execute commands when the user works with text. Knowledge of these commands will be especially useful for those who are learning or already practicing touch typing on the keyboard. Thus, you can not only quickly type text, but also edit it. Similar combinations can work in various editors.

Ctrl+B– Makes the selected text bold;
Ctrl+I– Makes the selected text italic;
Ctrl+U— Makes the selected text underlined;
Ctrl+"arrow (left, right)"– Moves the cursor in the text either to the beginning of the current word (by pressing the left arrow) or to the beginning of the next word in the text (by pressing the right arrow). If you also hold down the key during this command Shift, then the cursor will not move, but words will be highlighted to the right or left of it, depending on the arrow;
Ctrl+Home– Moves the cursor to the beginning of the document (no need to select text to move);
Ctrl+End– Moves the cursor to the end of the document (the transfer will occur without selecting text);
Delete– Deletes text that has been selected.

Keyboard shortcuts when working with Explorer, Windows, Desktop Windows 7

Windows 7 allows you to use keys to perform various commands to switch and change the appearance of windows when working with panels and Explorer. All this is aimed at increasing the speed and convenience of work.

Win+Home– Maximizes all background windows. When pressed again, it collapses them;
Alt+Enter– Switch to full screen mode. When pressed again, the command returns to its original position;
Win+D– Hides all open windows; when pressed again, the command returns everything to its original position;
Ctrl+Alt+Delete– Calls up a window in which you can execute the following actions: "Lock computer", "Change user", "Log out", "Change password…", "Start Task Manager";
Ctrl+Alt+ESC— Calls "Task Manager";
Win+R– Opens a tab "Running the program"(team "Start" — "Run");
PrtSc (PrintScreen)– Start procedure full snapshot screen;
Alt+PrtSc– Starting the procedure for snapshotting only a specific window;
F6– Moving the user between different panels;
Win+T– A procedure that allows you to switch directly between windows on the taskbar;
Win+Shift– A procedure that allows you to switch in the opposite direction between windows on the taskbar;
Shift+RMB– Activation of the main menu for windows;
Win+Home— Expand or collapse all windows in the background;
Win+"up arrow"– Enables full screen mode for the window in which the work is being performed;
Win+"arrow to down"— Changing the size of the involved window to a smaller side;
Shift+Win+"up arrow"— Enlarges the involved window to the size of the entire desktop;
Win+"left arrow"– Moves the involved window to the leftmost area of the screen;
Win+"right arrow"– Moves the affected window to the rightmost area of the screen;
Ctrl+Shift+N– Creates a new directory in Explorer;
Alt+P– Enable overview panel for digital signatures;
Alt+"up arrow"– Allows you to move between directories one level up;
Shift+RMB on file— Launching additional functionality in the context menu;
Shift+RMB on folder– Inclusion of additional items in the context menu;
Win+P– Enabling the function of adjacent equipment or additional screen;
Win++ or — – Enabling the screen magnifier functionality on Windows 7. Increases or decreases the scale of icons on the screen;
Win+G– Start moving between active directories.

In this lesson, you will find the main Windows 7 hotkeys; after reading, you will use your computer much more efficiently than you used it before.

Hotkeys is a method of interaction between the keyboard and the computer. This method consists of executing commands (operations) on a computer using keys or key combinations to which commands (operations) are programmed.

It’s very difficult to get used to something new, so you shouldn’t start memorizing all the keys. To begin with, take 10-20 pieces to use, and then use others, so to speak, expanding your knowledge. It is also worth paying attention to the fact that each program can use its own hot keys, which were programmed by the developers of this program.

If you use Windows 7 hotkeys daily, at least 10 of them, you will notice how much more efficient your work will become. See the list of hotkeys in Windows 7 below.

List of hotkeys

Hotkeys for working with text and files

I advise you to use the hotkeys that are in this section, be sure to learn and use them always.

Ctrl + C– Copy selected elements.

Ctrl+A- Select all. If you are in text document, then when you press these keys you will select all the text, and if in a folder where there are other objects, then you can select all files and folders.

Ctrl + X- Cut out. The command cuts selected items (files, folders or text).

Ctrl + V- Insert. Paste copied or cut items.

Ctrl + Z- Cancel. Cancel actions, for example, if you accidentally deleted text in MS Word, then use these keys to return the original text back (cancel input and actions).

ALT+ ENTER or ALT + Double click left mouse button– View properties of the selected element(s) (applicable for files).

CTRL+F4- Close the current window in the program.

Deleting files and text

Delete- Delete the selected element(s). If you use this key in text, then placing the mouse cursor in the middle of the word and clicking on the “Delete” button, deletion will occur from left to right.

Shift+Delete- Delete item(s) bypassing the trash. For files and folders.

Backspace - Deleting text. If you work in text editor, then this key can be used to delete text, place the cursor, say, in the middle of a sentence, by pressing the “Backspace” button, deletion will occur from right to left.

Other

— Open the Start menu or CTRL + ESC, the button is usually located between the buttons CTRL And ALT.

+F1- Reference.

+B- Move the cursor to the tray.

+M- Minimize all windows.

+D- Show desktop (collapse all windows, and when pressed again, maximize windows).

+ E— Open My Computer.

+F- Open the search window.

+G– Show gadgets on top of windows.

+L– Lock the computer. If you leave the computer, be sure to use these keys to quick lock computer. Very useful if you have children or ill-wishers who can read your personal information.

+P– Projector control. If a projector is connected, these keys will quickly switch between the projector and the computer.

+ R– Open the “Run” window.

+T– One by one, we move the focus sequentially on the icons that are located in the taskbar.

+U– Open the Ease of Access Center window.

+X– Call “Mobility Center” (laptops and netbooks).

+ Tab– Call “Flip 3D”. When clicked, you can use the mouse to select the window.

+ Space– Desktop view (Aero Peak). All windows will become transparent.

+ Arrow– Control the location of the active window. Pressing the up arrow - maximize, down - minimize, left - snap to left edge, right - snap to right edge.

+Pause— Open the “System Properties” window.

+ Home— Minimize all windows except the active window; pressing again will open the minimized windows. + 5, the player will open.

Alt + Tab– Switch between windows and applications.

Shift + Ctrl + N- Create a new folder.

SHIFT+ F10– Displays options for the selected element.

Shift + Arrow – Selection . The arrows used are left, right, down and up. Applicable for text and files.

CTRL- Selection of elements. By holding CTRL you can selectively select elements. For example, while in a folder, left-click on the folders that you want to copy or cut, after selecting, release CTRL and get the folders you selected for further work with them.

Ctrl + Shift + Esc– Open task manager.

CTRL+TAB– Go forward through bookmarks.

Alt + F4– Close the window or exit the application.

ALT + Space- Withdraw system menu for the current window.

F2- Rename. Select the object and press the F2 button .

F5- Refresh window. It is often used in the browser if the page is frozen or information needs to be updated. Applies also if you are in a folder or program.

F10 - Activate menu.

Esc- Cancel the operation. When you open, for example, the properties of a folder by pressing the ESC button, the Properties window will close.

ENTER– Open the selected element.

TAB- Go forward through options.

P.S. Dessert for today, video about Windows 7 hotkeys.