Handy Keyboard Shortcuts For Windows

These shortcuts will speed up your search time.  After some practice, they become second nature.

• <Windows>-E     opens a new window
• <Windows>         type the name to launch apps or open files 
• <Windows>-D     minimizes open windows and shows desktop
• <Ctrl>-F              to find text on current page (very helpful)

These shortcuts come in handy when filling out forms:

• <Tab>                 forward 
• <Shift>-<Tab>    backward
• <Enter>               check boxes or radio buttons
• Arrow Keys         for drop down menus

You'll wonder how you survived without them.

• <Alt>-<Tab>      switch through open apps
• <Ctrl>-<Tab>     switch through open tabs
• <Alt>                  traditional menu appears at top
• <Ctrl>-C             copy
• <Ctrl>-V             paste
• <Ctrl>-X             cut
• <Ctrl>-W            close windows & browser tabs
• <Ctrl>-Z              undo
• <Ctrl>-S              save

I just used the "copy" shortcut above and it really did help.  If you don't know already, right clicking on your mouse will give you all kinds of options.

Here's an idea for you.  Print these out and keep by your computer until you get them memorized.

You will be zooming right along in no time.

Let us know what shortcuts you use.