AGEC225 Keyboard Shortcuts

Which of the following keys would you press to open a new window?

>a. Ctrl and N at the same time b. Alt + N c. Ctrl, then N

Close window

Alt+F4 Closes window; shuts down computer if all windows are closed

Windows logo key + Ctrl + Spacebar

Change to a previously selected input.

Windows logo key + L

Lock your PC or switch accounts.

Wake PC from blank or black screen

Windows logo key + Ctrl + Shift + B

Open

Ctrl+O Opens a file or document

Save

Ctrl+S Saves a file

Paste

Ctrl+V Inserts the last cut or copied item or text

Cut

Ctrl+X Copies and removes an item or text; used with Paste

Redo

Ctrl+Y Redoes the last thing undone

Undo

Ctrl+Z Undoes the last action

Windows logo key + Shift + V

Cycle through notifications.

Select All

Ctrl+A Selects all text or items

Troubleshoot/Force Quit

Ctrl+Alt+Delete Opens Task Manager (see note)

NOTE: CTRL+ALT+DELETE

Ctrl+Alt+Delete is a useful tool for terminating crashed programs or shutting down a frozen computer. Ctrl+Alt+Delete interrupts whatever your computer is doing and allows you to shut down your computer or access the Task Manager. The Task Manager shows every program currently being used and allows you to close unresponsive programs or background tasks.

Copy

Ctrl+C Copies an item or text; used with Paste

Find

Ctrl+F Opens search tools; in most programs, opens a search box to find specific words on a page

New

Ctrl+N Opens a new window, tab, or document

Windows logo key + Left arrow

Maximize the app or desktop window to the left side of the screen.

Windows logo key + Right arrow

Maximize the app or desktop window to the right side of the screen.

Windows logo key + Up arrow

Maximize the window.

Windows logo key + Home

Minimize all except the active desktop window (restores all windows on second stroke).

Windows logo key + Shift + Left arrow or Right arrow

Move an app or window in the desktop from one monitor to another.

Windows logo key + Plus (+)

Open Magnifier.

Windows logo key + period (.) or semicolon (;)

Open emoji panel.

Windows logo key + S

Open search.

Windows logo key + Ctrl + Shift + number

Open the desktop and open a new instance of the app located at the given position on the taskbar as an administrator.

Windows logo key + Ctrl + number

Open the desktop and switch to the last active window of the app pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number.

Windows logo key + Shift + M

Restore minimized windows on the desktop.

Windows logo key + Shift + Down arrow

Restore/minimize active desktop windows vertically, maintaining width.

Control Key

The control key, or Ctrl key, is essential to many common shortcuts. It does not do anything when pressed by itself, but when pressed at the same time as other keys, it can modify the other key's function.

Windows logo key + Shift + S

Take a screenshot of part of your screen.

Windows logo key + comma (,)

Temporarily peek at the desktop.

Windows Key

The Windows key (also known as Win key, start key, or home) causes the start menu to open. The logo may vary slightly from the design in the diagram above. If the Windows key is missing, Ctrl+Esc can serve the same function.

Alt Key

The alt key, or alternate key, triggers an alternate use for keys. For example, many special characters (characters not commonly found on the keyboard, such as ¿ or ¢) are available when pressing Alt and the right series of numbers. Like the control key, the alt key is also essential to many common shortcuts.

NOTE: CUT VS. COPY

The cut command removes the selected data from its original position, while the copy command creates a duplicate; in both cases the selected data is kept in a temporary storage tool called the clipboard. The data in the clipboard is later inserted in the position where the paste command is issued. The data is available to any application supporting the feature, thus allowing easy data transfer between applications.

Escape Key

The escape key, or Esc, is at the top-left corner of the keyboard. It can be used as a shortcut in dialog boxes to close programs.

Menu Key

The menu key, or application key, is usually represented by a small icon depicting a pointer hovering above a menu. It is typically found on the right side of the keyboard between the right Windows logo key and the right control key (or between the right alt key and the right control key). The menu key is frequently omitted in the interest of space, particularly on portable and laptop keyboards. The key's primary function is to launch a context menu with the keyboard rather than with the usual right-mouse button. It can be used when the right-mouse button is not present on a mouse.

Print Screen Key

The print screen key, or Prt Sc key, is used for taking screenshots. Pressing Prt Sc will take a snapshot of the entire screen, and pressing Prt Sc+Alt will take a snapshot of just the currently selected window. The default save location of screenshots taken is C:\Users\<user name>\Pictures\Screenshots.

Gina wants to move all of the text in one document into another document. Which of the following series of shortcuts should she use?

a. Ctrl+A, Ctrl+X, Ctrl+S b.Ctrl+C,Ctrl+X, Ctrl+Z >c. Ctrl+A, Ctrl+C, Ctrl+V