Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Few Keyboard Shortcuts

I am sharing the KeyBoard Shortcuts which may be Useful to You.

Windows key + R = Run menu

This is usually followed by:
* dhcpmgmt.msc = DHCP Management
* dnsmgmt.msc = DNS Management
* compmgmt.msc = Computer Management
* Windows key + E = Explorer
* dssite.msc = Active Directory Sites and Services
* cmd = Command Prompt
* eventvwr = Event Viewer
* dsa.msc = Active Directory Users and Computers
* iexplore + “web address” = Internet Explorer
* services.msc = Services
* ALT, Space, X = Maximize window
* ALT + Tab = Switch between windows
* CTRL + Shift + Esc = Task Manager
* CTRL + C = copy
* CTRL + X = cut
* CTRL + V = paste
* Windows key + F = Search
* Windows key + D = Hide/Display all windows
* Windows key + Break = System properties

Also don’t overlook about the “Right-click” key next to the appropriate Windows key on your keyboard. Using the arrows and that key can get just about annihilation done already you’ve opened up any program.
* [Alt] and [F4] Quit active application or close current window
* [Alt] and [-] Open Control menu for active document
* [Alt] and [Esc] Switch between running applications
* [Alt] and letter Select menu item by underlined letter
* [Ctrl] and [F4] Close active document or group windows (does not work with some applications)
* [Ctrl] and [Esc] Open Program Menu
* [Ctrl] Lft., Rt. arrow Move cursor forward or back one word
* [Ctrl] Up, Down arrow Move cursor forward or back one paragraph
* Windows+M Minimize all open windows
* Windows+F1 Open Windows Help
* Windows+Tab Cycle through the Taskbar buttons
* Windows+Break Open the System Properties dialog box
* Shift+Windows+M Undo minimize all open windows
* [F1] Open Help for active application
* Right SHIFT for eight seconds…….. Switch FilterKeys on and off.
* SHIFT……. five times Switch StickyKeys on and off.
* NUM LOCK…… for five seconds Switch ToggleKeys on and off.
* Left ALT +left SHIFT +PRINT SCREEN……. Switch High Contrast on and off.
* Left ALT +left SHIFT +NUM LOCK……. Switch MouseKeys on and off.

Type the following commands in your Run Box (Windows Key + R) or Start Run
* calc = Calculator
* msmsgs = Windows Messenger
* mspaint = Microsoft Paint
* wmplayer = Windows Media Player
* rstrui = System Restore
* devmgmt.msc = Device Manager
* powerpnt = Microsoft PowerPoint (If Installed)
* winword = Microsoft Word (If Installed)
* frontpg = Microsoft FrontPage (If Installed)
* notepad = Notepad
* msinfo32 = System Information
* cleanmgr = Disk Cleanup
* ntbackup = Backup or Restore Wizard (Windows Backup Utility)
* mmc = Microsoft Management Console
* excel = Microsoft Excel (If Installed)
* waol = America Online
* control = Opens the Control Panel
* control printers = Opens the Printers Dialog
* msaccess = Microsoft Access (If Installed)
* wordpad = WordPad
* netscp6 = Netscape 6.x
* netscp = Netscape 7.x
* netscape = Netscape 4.x
* explorer shortcuts
* NUM LOCK+MINUS SIGN……. on numeric keypad (-) Collapse the selected folder.
* LEFT ARROW…… Collapse current selection if it’s expanded, or select parent folder.
* RIGHT ARROW……. Display current selection if it’s collapsed, or select first subfolder.
* END……. Display the bottom of the active window.
* HOME……. Display the top of the active window.
* NUM LOCK+ASTERISK……. on numeric keypad (*) Display all subfolders under the selected folder.
* NUM LOCK+PLUS SIGN……. on numeric keypad (+) Display the contents of the selected folder.

For Windows XP:
* Move the insertion point to the beginning of the previous paragraph. CTRL+UP ARROW
* Move the insertion point to the beginning of the next paragraph. CTRL+DOWN ARROW
* Move the insertion point to the beginning of the next word. CTRL+RIGHT ARROW
* Move the insertion point to the beginning of the previous word. CTRL+LEFT ARROW
* Highlight a block of text. CTRL+SHIFT with any of the arrow keys
* Copy. CTRL+C
* Cut. CTRL+X
* Paste. CTRL+V
* Undo. CTRL+Z
* Delete. DELETE
* Delete selected item permanently without placing the item in the Recycle Bin. SHIFT+DELETE
* Copy selected item. CTRL while dragging an item
* Display the Address bar list in My Computer or Windows Explorer. F4
* View properties for the selected item. ALT+ENTER
* Close the active item, or quit the active program. ALT+F4
* Opens the shortcut menu for the active window. ALT+SPACEBAR
* Create shortcut to selected item. CTRL+SHIFT while dragging an item
* Rename selected item. F2
* Select more than one item in a window or on the desktop, or select text within a document. SHIFT with any of the arrow keys
* Select all. CTRL+A
* Search for a file or folder. F3
* SHIFT when you insert a CD into the CD-ROM drive Prevent the CD from automatically playing.
* Cycle through items in the order they were opened. ALT+ESC
* Cycle through screen elements in a window or on the desktop. F6
* Close the active document in programs that allow you to have multiple documents open simultaneously. CTRL+F4
* Switch between open items. ALT+TAB
* Open the next menu to the right, or open a submenu. RIGHT ARROW
* Cancel the current task. ESC
* Display the shortcut menu for the selected item. SHIFT+F10
* Display the System menu for the active window. ALT+SPACEBAR
* Display the Start menu. CTRL+ESC
* Display the corresponding menu. ALT+Underlined letter in a menu name
* Open the next menu to the left, or close a submenu. LEFT ARROW
* Refresh the active window. F5
* View the folder one level up in My Computer or Windows Explorer. BACKSPACE
* Carry out the corresponding command. Underlined letter in a command name on an open menu
* Activate the menu bar in the active program. F10

If you accept a Microsoft Natural Keyboard, or any added accordant keyboard that includes the Windows logo key and the Application key , you can use these keyboard shortcuts:

* Open Utility Manager. WIN Key+U
* Restores minimized windows. WIN Key+Shift+M
* Display Windows Help. WIN Key+F1
* Lock your computer if you are connected to a network domain, or switch users if you are not connected to a network domain. WIN Key+ L
* Open the Run dialog box. WIN Key+R
* Open My Computer. WIN Key+E
* Display or hide the Start menu. WIN Key
* Display the System Properties dialog box. WIN Key+BREAK
* Show the desktop. WIN Key+D
* Minimize all windows. WIN Key+M
* Search for a file or folder. WIN Key+F
* Search for computers. CTRL+WIN Key+F

Shortcuts you can use with Windows Explorer:
* Display the contents of the selected folder. NUM LOCK+PLUS SIGN on numeric keypad (+)
* Display current selection if it’s collapsed, or select first subfolder. RIGHT ARROW
* Display the bottom of the active window. END
* Collapse the selected folder. NUM LOCK+MINUS SIGN on numeric keypad (-)
* Collapse current selection if it’s expanded, or select parent folder. LEFT ARROW
* Display the top of the active window. HOME
* Display all subfolders under the selected folder. NUM LOCK+ASTERISK on numeric keypad (*)

Accessibility keyboard shortcuts:
* Switch ToggleKeys on and off. NUM LOCK for five seconds
* Open Utility Manager. WIN Key+U
* Switch MouseKeys on and off. Left ALT +left SHIFT +NUM LOCK
* Switch StickyKeys on and off. SHIFT five times
* Switch FilterKeys on and off. Right SHIFT for eight seconds
* Switch High Contrast on and off. Left ALT+left SHIFT+PRINT SCREEN.

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