Best 80+ Shortcut Keys of Computer A to Z
Shortcut Keys of Computer
Hello Guys, today in this article we will get the Best 80+ Shortcut Keys of Computer A to Z, and also we will learn about how we can use these shortcut keys to increase the speed of working on the computer many times.
What Is a Keyboard Shortcut?
In computing, a keyboard shortcut is a set of 1 or more keys that evoke a command in software or operating systems.
They’re typically an alternate means for invoking commands that might preferably be accessible only through a menu, a mouse, or a side of the computer program.
If you understand these shortcuts, then you can increase the speed of working on the computer many times.
What is a keyboard shortcut for help?
We have yet to know in this article what is a Keyboard Shortcut. Now we will know about its use, what does it work for?
- You can search for some words by the press: CTRL + F
- Close the windows: ALT + F4
- Save the file you’ve done: CTRL + S
- Open File Explorer: Windows Key + E
- Hide/display the current window: Windows Key + D
- Copy: CTRL + C
- Cut: CTRL + X
- Paste: CTRL + P
There are some common shortcuts mentioned above that by using these shortcuts we can perform these things.
General Shortcut Keys of Computer
- Rename the selected item: F2
- Search for a file or folder: F3
- Refresh the active window: F5
- Select all items in a document or window: CTRL + A
- Copy the selected item: CTRL + C
- Cut the selected item: CTRL + X
- Paste the selected item: CTRL + V
- Move the selected to the recycle bin: DELETE Key
- Delete the selected item permanently: SHIFT + DELETE
- Select more than one item: SHIFT + Any Arrow key
- Open or close the Start menu: Window Key
- Open Magnifier: WIN + Plus
- Close Magnifier: WIN + ESCAPE
- Open the advance menu: WIN + X
- Open the setting: WIN + I
- Open the charm bar: WIN + H
- Highlight the notification arrow: WIN + B
- Open Cortana: WIN + C
- Open File Explorer: WIN + E
- Open Run window: WIN + R
- Go to the lock screen: WIN + L
- Minimize all open windows: WIN + M
- Restore all minimize windows: WIN + SHIFT + M
Advance Shortcut Keys of Computer
Here is we can see some Advance Shortcut Keys hope you like this
- Close window and Shut down or restart Window: ALT + F4
- Switch open items: ALT + TAB
- Open the menu for the active window: ALT + SPACEBAR
- Close the active document or file etc: CTRL + F4
- Search for computer: CTRL + Win + F
- Copy selected item: CTRL + Insert
- Display start menu: CTRL + ESC
- Restart the computer: CTRL + ALT + DEL
- Dock the active window to the left half of the screen: WIN + Left Arrow
- Dock the active window to the right half of the screen: WIN + Right Arrow
- Maximize the active window vertically and horizontally: WIN + Up Arrow
- Restore or minimize the active window: WIN + Down Arrow
- Switch input language and keyboard layout: WIN + Spacebar
- Display the system properties: WIN + BREAK
- Take a picture of the screen {Computer>Pictures>Screenshots folder}: WIN + PRNT
- Create a new virtual desktop: WIN + CTRL + D
- Close the current virtual desktop: WIN + CTRL + F4
- Hide/Display all nonactive windows: WIN + HOME
Internet Explorer Shortcut Keys
Here is we can see some Internet Explorer Shortcut Keys of Computer
How to make symbols with a keyboard
Here is we can see How to make symbols with a keyboard, These sign only work with the left side of the "Alt button"
ALT Codes for Currency Symbols & Signs
- $ Dollar Sign: Alt + 36
- ¢ Cent Sign: Alt + 155
- £ Pound Sign: Alt + 156
- ¥ Yen Sign: Alt + 157
- € Euro Sign: Alt + 0128
Note: For the indian currency symbol we can use simply below shortcut key
CTRL + SHIFT + 4 ( 4 Top side button )
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