A keyboard shortcut is a key or combination of keys that provides an alternative to pointing and clicking of the mouse. Not only does Using keyboard shortcuts save you time, but Harvard Medical School researchers found using keyboard shortcuts reduces the risk of getting carpal tunnel syndrome. Here are some of the most commonly used keyboard shortcuts, but you can also check the menu of the program you’re using and they will be listed to the right of the actions they correspond to.
F1: Help
F2: Rename
F3: Find
F5: Refresh

CTRL + A: Select all
CTRL + C: Copy
CTRL + F: Find
CTRL + N: New dialog box
CTRL + O: Open
CTRL + P: Print
CTRL + S: Save
CTRL + V: Paste
CTRL + X: Cut
CTRL + Z: Undo
CTRL + F4: Closes a window
CTRL while dragging: Copy the selected item
CTRL + SHIFT: Highlight items or text

ALT + SPACEBAR: Opens the shortcut menu
ALT + TAB: Cycle though open items

Windows Logo: Displays the start bar
Windows + Break: System Properties
Windows + D: Desktop
Windows + M: Minimize all windows
Windows + E: My Computer
Windows + F: Search
Windows + L: Lock Computer

TAB: Cycle foward through options
SHIFT + TAB: Cycle backwards through options
ENTER: Perform command
SPACEBAR: Select
END: Display the bottom of the window
HOME: Display the top of the window

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