Here is a selection Windows hotkeys. Working using hotkeys is sometimes much faster and more convenient than using a mouse. Hotkeys (when you know them) give the same convenience compared to working with a mouse, like ten-finger blind typing compared to normal.
to the menu
All other document formatting options will be preserved. If you don't want to remove all hyperlinks, select only those that need to be removed.
to the menu
to the menu
Note: If you select a drive or folder in the directory tree on the left and press either > , or + (on the numeric keypad), the selected object will expand. Minus or left arrow - will close. But the asterisk ... You can hang the computer if there are a lot of folders, since pressing it opens all the folders in the selected folder, right down to the very depths. That is, the whole tree is in full view. This is very useful key, as it can take a very long time to reveal everything manually.
Holding the Control key while dragging will copy the file.
Holding the Control and Shift keys while dragging will create a shortcut.
Holding the Alt key while double-clicking will call up the object's properties
Holding down the Shift key while answering No to the overwrite confirmation request when copying files acts as No for All, i.e. all such requests will automatically issue a file overwrite cancellation. The fact is that the Yes for all button is in that dialog, but No for all is not. The Shift key allows you to this case eliminate this inconvenience.
to the menu
Most often, users rename files by right-clicking on the file, and then selecting from context menu"Rename". Not the most convenient option, but it has a place to be. To quickly rename a file, I recommend using the key F2.
Just select the file as usual - with the mouse or navigation "arrows" and press f2. Saves 2 actions at once with .
What if you need quickly rename multiple files?
Group renaming of files is also best done using the same button on the keyboard.
Suppose this situation - you have uploaded several photos to your computer, and the camera gives them names like "date_time" and they look like "20130316_192212". Not a very catchy title for photos.
all files in a separate folder. Then, in order to rename many files (and in this case, photos):
1) Select them all with a combination of buttons ctrl+a(select all);
2) press F2 (one file will be selected, on which the cursor was);
3) write the name, for example, "how I spent the summer" and press Enter;
4) it should turn out that all files began to have the name: "how I spent the summer (1)", "how I spent the summer (2)", "how I spent the summer (3)", etc.
A slightly more complicated option is when you need to see what to rename, as well as if there are files in the folder that need to be given other names.
Then we show files by thumbnails.
In windows 7 8 it's the top right icon
In Windows XP - Folder Options - View tab
Then select the files (you can see how to do this in the article) and press F2.
Well, if you want to quickly rename files in a folder, while giving each one its own individual name, then use the navigation keys (arrows) up and down to select the file, press F2 and rename. Much easier than fiddling with a mouse.
How does the work day usually start? From the fact that the working program is launched.
As a rule, you can start it by clicking on the shortcut on the desktop or on the corresponding item in the Start menu. Consider how you can do without a mouse in such cases.
To activate the menu, you must press the Win (Start) key. On different keyboards this button has different names. If, upon closer examination, such a button was not found, then you can press Ctrl + Enter or Ctrl + Esc. The effect will be the same - the Start menu is activated. Further, using the cursor keys, you can find desired program and launch it by pressing the Enter key.
The more complex the program, the more settings it has, the more complex its interface. Enough has been invented by programmers effective method accommodations a large number information in one window, as shown in the figure, which shows part of the system properties dialog box. There is even a special keyboard shortcut for this application, so if you press Win + Break right now, you can easily see the window shown in the figure.
Tabs are used to save space. These are interface elements that are placed, as a rule, at the top of the window. Only one tab can be active at a time, which is responsible for its specific function. At first glance, it seems that you need a mouse to move from one tab to another. But there is also keyboard navigation, which is very effective in this case:
you can move forward through the tabs by Ctrl+Tab;
back - Ctrl+Shift+Tab.
It is no coincidence that these commands use the Tab key,
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whose main purpose is to move the input pointer between window elements. The input pointer, commonly referred to as the input focus, is easy to see with what is called the naked eye.
Look at the drawing. The topmost element is circled with a dotted line, which tells us that any information entered from the keyboard is first served to it, and only then to other elements of the application. In this case, if you press the spacebar, the picture will change. The selected element will be marked.
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To remove the mark, just press the "space" again. To move to the next window element, press Tab. When using many applications, it can be very convenient to use the Enter key instead of Tab. Then such "non-standard" behavior of Enter is documented. If a group of buttons is activated, then you can usually navigate through them not only with the Tab key, but also with the cursor arrows.
To better understand the functionality of the Tab key, start MS Word. Let's open the font selection dialog. Without a mouse. We look at the menu, we understand that the dialog we need is in the "Format" menu, press Alt + M. Now we have to find desired section Font menu. Note that the "S" is underlined. This means that if the menu is already activated, then to launch the "Font" dialog, simply press W.
So, the general command for activating the dialogue we need is as follows: Alt + M, Sh. Alt + M must be pressed simultaneously, then only Sh.
Now play with the Tab key. The input focus moves from element to element. If suddenly you skipped the right one, then you can go back (i.e. move through the elements in the opposite direction) using the Shift + Tab combination.
When naming files, it is recommended to give them the most rational names so that they reflect the actual content of the file. This advice is in every book on computer technology. Unfortunately, this is not always possible, so it often becomes necessary to rename the file. In order not to study the context menu, you can press the F2 key, then the file name editing area is automatically activated.
You should regularly clean up the contents of your directory in order to free up disk space. Delete and Shift+Delete are used to delete files. The first command will place the specified file in the Recycle Bin, so it can be easily restored if necessary; the second command will delete the file without placing it in the Recycle Bin and without the possibility of restoring its contents, respectively. Therefore, it is better not to abuse such a command. You never know if the deleted data will be needed tomorrow or not. With the Basket, it’s still a little calmer.
Finding a file or folder is a rather difficult task, so it has been developed special program, the quick call of which is carried out by F3.
When browsing a web page or browsing the contents of a directory network resource it may happen that the real data has changed somewhat, while these changes have not yet been displayed on the monitor screen. To refresh the page, it is convenient to press the F5 key, which is specially designed for this.
When working simultaneously with a large number of programs, the key combination Alt + Tab and Alt + Esc is convenient. They navigate through open windows. The first command is in the forward direction, the second is in the reverse direction. If you often need to “drag and drop” data from one program to another, then these two commands should become as “native” for you as the words with which you greet loved ones.
Perhaps, it is necessary to mention one convenient combination: Win + D or Win + M. Try pressing these keys at the same time.
So, all windows are minimized, and the desktop is cleared. You can easily "get" to the shortcut, run the desired program, or simply find the file you need. This command is very handy. When working at a computer, as a rule, many applications are running, and all of them are open at the same time. Instead of continuously clicking the mouse on the “cross” of the system menu, it is much easier to press Win + D at the same time.
And one more combination, which is difficult to do without today, is Win + E. Launches Explorer. Network, Internet… Nowhere without a browser!
Let's summarize.
Ctrl+C, Ctrl+X, Ctrl+V, Ctrl+Z - to edit text;
Alt+Tab, Alt+Esc, Win+D or Win+M, Win+E - navigation through open windows;
Alt+underlined letter in menu - quick access to the menu;
F5 - document page refresh:
F3 - search for the desired file;
F2 - rename file or folder;
Win + E - quick launch of the Internet browser.
You cannot describe all combinations of commands, but we will consistently acquaint our readers with the hot keys of the most common programs.
And if you have a wish about which program you would like to read, then write.
While working in Windows 7, we often have to perform entire sequences of actions in order to achieve one or another result. We perform some of these sequences every day and do not even suspect that they can not be performed at all if we use hotkeys. In this article, I will talk about the ten most useful hotkeys that will help you speed up access to familiar system elements, as well as make your daily work with Windows 7 more comfortable.
Many users pin shortcuts to their most frequently used applications on the taskbar. But not many people know that you can run programs from there directly from the keyboard. If you press the Win key and the shortcut number on the taskbar, you can launch this application.
With the keyboard shortcut Win + T, you can switch the cursor on the taskbar between applications. To select an application, just press the "Space" or "Enter" key.
With this combination, you can minimize all open windows on the desktop, leaving only the active one. This often helps in the work, as it eliminates the sequential minimization of all open windows.
With the keyboard shortcut Alt and Esc, you can easily switch between open applications. This combination is analogous to Alt + Tab, with the only difference being that it switches applications in the order in which they were opened. You can also use the Win + Tab combination for a beautiful spectacular switching between applications.
If you need to quickly open the system properties, then use this keyboard shortcut. There is no need to minimize all windows, open the context menu of My Computer and look for the corresponding item there. Just press Win+Pause/Break and the system properties will appear in front of you.
Using this keyboard shortcut, you will open the properties of a file or folder selected in Explorer or on the Desktop, bypassing the context menu.
If you are a laptop user, then this keyboard shortcut will be especially useful to you. Select a file or folder in File Explorer and press Shift+F10 to open the context menu (invoked by right-clicking the mouse) without moving the mouse or touchpad.
When you need to forcibly close an application, Ctrl + Shift + Esc will come in handy for you. Click it to immediately open the Task Manager, without wasting precious time on the Ctrl + Alt + Del sequence and selecting the appropriate tool from the menu.
Use the F2 button in Explorer to rename the selected file.
Press F3 on the desktop and Explorer will open with an active search field.
I hope these hotkeys will be useful for you. If you use any other keyboard shortcuts in your work, then tell us about them in the comments, other readers will probably be interested to know about them.
Now it is difficult to imagine those times when the keyboard was the only means for exchanging information between the user and the computer.
Actually, the keyboard itself appeared relatively recently. What was before her? This is remembered only by professionals who were lucky enough to work at the dawn of the computer era. Then communication with the machine took place through punched cards - a long, tedious and thankless task. Yes, those times are far behind; modern systems based on a lot of different principles. Other equipment, other tasks. Only the nature of the user's communication with the computer has not changed. This is still text input and various commands.
Being distracted when typing or designing a document to search for the desired option on the menu or to perform a standard editing command is a waste of time. Most of the operations can easily be done using only the keyboard. IN Windows system there is even a mode of operation without a mouse at all. Perhaps the only thing where it is practically impossible to do without our "little helper" is working with the Internet and graphics. There the mouse is indispensable, although keyboard commands are very effective help even when editing images. Therefore, this section is called "Keyboard for one hundred percent."
Let's start with the simplest and most unpretentious thing - with accelerators.
What associations with this word cannot arise! Someone probably thought that we were talking about gas pedals in cars, and someone, perhaps, thought about accelerators ... Neither one nor the other is true from the point of view of computer literacy.
Accelerator - a technique for simplifying menu access through the keyboard.
Let's see how it all works. Take a look at the picture:
it will indicate something completely different, the principles of accessing menu items described in this section remain the same.
Note that some letters in the menu are underlined while others are not. This was done for a reason.
Menu "Edit" - the letter "P" is underlined. In the language of accelerators, this means that if you simultaneously press ALT and P (usually, if you need to press the keys at the same time, put a plus between them: Alt + P), then the Edit menu is activated. Now it is already possible to walk through the menu with the up and down keys, and pressing the left, right keys will activate the adjacent submenus.
Try pressing Alt+E to activate the "Tools" item.
So simple! When you need to find something in the menu, you don’t have to immediately take up the mouse: everything can be done using the keyboard.
Now it would be nice to explore the menu that opens.
To the right, opposite each command, there is a keyboard shortcut by which this very command can be called. This method is called "hot keys" (hotkeys).
For example, if when editing the text you replaced a word or even a phrase, and when you read it again it seemed that it didn’t get better, then you can undo the edit by pressing Ctrl + Z.
What is it - a clipboard?
The very first intuitive association turns out to be correct. Yes, a buffer is a place in the computer's memory where you can put a piece of information you need in order to use it in different programs. It ceases to belong to any one program, it becomes available immediately to everyone.
If you select a block of text, then press, as it is written in the menu - Shift + Del or Ctrl + Ins, then the contents of the selected object will be placed in the buffer, while in the first case the fragment from the document will be deleted, and in the second - not, which is the main thing the difference between cut and copy commands.
Now our fragment can be inserted into any program that supports working with text. The fact is that the user program automatically interprets the contents of the clipboard and processes it accordingly. If the program does not "know" how to process the inserted fragment, then the result may be very different from our desires. In many cases, the "Paste" menu item will not be active, despite the fact that there is data in the buffer.
Commands Shift+Del, Shift+Ins, Ctrl+Ins - editing commands. They are used along with the commands Ctrl+X, Ctrl+V, Ctrl+C.
Shift+Del or Ctrl+X - cut selected fragment;
Shift+Ins or Ctrl+V - paste;
Ctrl+Ins or Ctrl+C - copy.
These are the most popular keyboard shortcuts. As a rule, everyone who has had to type at least once knows them. Yes, two keyboard shortcuts can be used for the same operation. Which command to use is a matter of taste. Both are supported by all programs, both have the same features.
An integral attribute of the end of the working day is closing work applications with the Alt + F4 key combination, which closes the current window. Which window is the current one is quite easy to understand. If this is a text program, then the cursor should blink in the typing field; in addition, the title of the window current program highlighted with a more intense color, which in turn depends on the system settings.
How does the work day usually start? From the fact that the working program is launched.
As a rule, you can start it by clicking on the shortcut on the desktop or on the corresponding item in the Start menu. Consider how you can do without a mouse in such cases.
To activate the menu, you must press the Win (Start) key. On different keyboards, this button is called differently. If, upon closer examination, such a button was not found, then you can press Ctrl + Enter or Ctrl + Esc. The effect will be the same - the Start menu is activated. Then, using the cursor keys, you can find the desired program and run it by pressing the Enter key.
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The more complex the program, the more settings it has, the more complex its interface. The programmers came up with a fairly efficient way to fit a large amount of information in one window, as shown in the figure, which shows part of the system properties dialog box. There is even a special keyboard shortcut for this application, so if you press Win + Break right now, you can easily see the window shown in the figure.
Tabs are used to save space. These are interface elements that are placed, as a rule, at the top of the window. Only one tab can be active at a time, which is responsible for its specific function. At first glance, it seems that you need a mouse to move from one tab to another. But there is also keyboard navigation, which is very effective in this case:
you can move forward through the tabs by Ctrl+Tab;
back - Ctrl+Shift+Tab.
It is no coincidence that these commands use the Tab key,
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whose main purpose is to move the input pointer between window elements. The input pointer, commonly referred to as the input focus, is easy to see with what is called the naked eye.
Look at the drawing. The topmost element is circled with a dotted line, which tells us that any information entered from the keyboard is first served to it, and only then to other elements of the application. In this case, if you press the spacebar, the picture will change. The selected element will be marked.
 |
To remove the mark, just press the "space" again. To move to the next window element, press Tab. When using many applications, it can be very convenient to use the Enter key instead of Tab. Then such "non-standard" behavior of Enter is documented. If a group of buttons is activated, then you can usually navigate through them not only with the Tab key, but also with the cursor arrows.
To better understand the functionality of the Tab key, start MS Word. Let's open the font selection dialog. Without a mouse. We look at the menu, we understand that the dialog we need is in the "Format" menu, press Alt + M. Now you need to find the desired section of the "Font" menu. Note that the "S" is underlined. This means that if the menu is already activated, then to launch the "Font" dialog, simply press W.
So, the general command for activating the dialogue we need is as follows: Alt + M, Sh. Alt + M must be pressed simultaneously, then only Sh.
Now play with the Tab key. The input focus moves from element to element. If suddenly you skipped the right one, then you can go back (i.e. move through the elements in the opposite direction) using the Shift + Tab combination.
When naming files, it is recommended to give them the most rational names so that they reflect the actual content of the file. This advice is in any book on computer technology. Unfortunately, this is not always possible, so it often becomes necessary to rename the file. In order not to study the context menu, you can press the F2 key, then the file name editing area is automatically activated.
You should regularly clean up the contents of your directory in order to free up disk space. Delete and Shift+Delete are used to delete files. The first command will place the specified file in the Recycle Bin, so it can be easily restored if necessary; the second command will delete the file without placing it in the Recycle Bin and without the possibility of restoring its contents, respectively. Therefore, it is better not to abuse such a command. You never know if the deleted data will be needed tomorrow or not. With the Basket, it’s still a little calmer.
Finding a file or folder is a rather complicated task, therefore a special program has been developed, the quick launch of which is carried out by pressing F3.
When viewing an Internet page or studying the contents of a directory of a network resource, it may happen that the actual data has changed somewhat, while these changes have not yet been displayed on the monitor screen. To refresh the page, it is convenient to press the F5 key, which is specially designed for this.
When working simultaneously with a large number of programs, the key combination Alt + Tab and Alt + Esc is convenient. They navigate through open windows. The first command is in the forward direction, the second is in the reverse direction. If you often need to “drag and drop” data from one program to another, then these two commands should become as “native” for you as the words with which you greet loved ones.
Perhaps, it is necessary to mention one convenient combination: Win + D or Win + M. Try pressing these keys at the same time.
So, all windows are minimized, and the desktop is cleared. You can easily "get" to the shortcut, run the desired program, or simply find the file you need. This command is very handy. When working at a computer, as a rule, many applications are running, and all of them are open at the same time. Instead of continuously clicking the mouse on the “cross” of the system menu, it is much easier to press Win + D at the same time.
And one more combination, which is difficult to do without today, is Win + E. Launches Explorer. Network, Internet… Nowhere without a browser!
Let's summarize.
Ctrl+C, Ctrl+X, Ctrl+V, Ctrl+Z - to edit text;
Alt+Tab, Alt+Esc, Win+D or Win+M, Win+E - navigation through open windows;
Alt+underlined letter in the menu - quick access to the menu;
F5 - document page refresh:
F3 - search for the desired file;
F2 - rename file or folder;
Win + E - quick launch of the Internet browser.
You cannot describe all combinations of commands, but we will consistently acquaint our readers with the hot keys of the most common programs.
Working in Windows can be made more efficient and faster if you use not only the mouse, but also use "hot keys" - special key combinations designed to simplify and speed up your work. For example, few people know that the very often used Explorer (where without it) is launched by simultaneously pressing Win+E. Agree, it is much more convenient!
| Keyboard shortcut | Description |
|---|---|
| Ctrl + Esc Win |
Open the Start Menu |
| Ctrl + Shift + Esc | Call "Task Manager" |
| Win+E | Launching Explorer |
| Win+R | Displaying the dialog "Start the program" (Run), analogous to "Start" - "Run" |
| Win+D | Minimize all windows or return to original state (switch) |
| Win+L | Workstation lock |
| Win+F1 | Accessing Windows Help |
| win+pause | Calling the System Properties window |
| Win+F | Open file search window |
| Win + Ctrl + F | Open computer search window |
| Printscreen | Take a screenshot of the entire screen |
| Alt+printscreen | Take a screenshot of the currently active window |
| Win+Tab Win + Shift + Tab |
Switches between buttons on the taskbar |
| F6 Tab |
Move between panels. For example, between desktop and Quick Launch |
| Ctrl+A | Select all (objects, text) |
| ctrl+c Ctrl+Insert |
Copy to clipboard (objects, text) |
| Ctrl + X Shift+Delete |
Cut to clipboard (objects, text) |
| Ctrl+V Shift+Insert |
Paste from clipboard (objects, text) |
| Ctrl + N | Create a new document, project, or similar action. IN Internet Explorer this results in a new window opening with a copy of the contents of the current window. |
| ctrl+s | Save the current document, project, etc. |
| Ctrl+O | Call a file selection dialog to open a document, project, etc. |
| ctrl+p | Seal |
| Ctrl + Z | Undo last action |
| Shift | CD-ROM autorun lock (hold while drive reads newly inserted disc) |
| Alt+Enter | Switching to full screen mode and back (switch; for example, in Windows Media Player or in a shell window). |
| Keyboard shortcut | Description |
|---|---|
| Ctrl+A | Select all |
| ctrl+c Ctrl+Insert |
Copy |
| Ctrl + X Shift+Delete |
Cut |
| Ctrl+V Shift+Insert |
Insert |
| Ctrl + ← ctrl + → |
Transition by words in the text. Works not only in text editors. For example, it is very convenient to use address bar browser |
| Shift + ← Shift + → Shift + Shift + ↓ |
Text selection |
| Ctrl + Shift + ← Ctrl + Shift + → |
Selecting text by words |
| Home End Ctrl+Home Ctrl+End |
Move to the beginning-end of a line of text |
| Ctrl+Home Ctrl+End |
Move to the beginning-end of the document |
| Keyboard shortcut | Description |
|---|---|
| Shift+F10 Menu |
Display the context menu of the current object (similar to clicking the right mouse button). |
| Alt+Enter | Calling "Object Properties" |
| F2 | Renaming an object |
| Drag with Ctrl | Copying an object |
| Drag with Shift | Moving an object |
| Drag with Ctrl + Shift | Create an object label |
| Clicks with Ctrl | Selecting Multiple Objects in Random Order |
| Clicks with Shift | Selection of several adjacent objects |
| Enter | Same as double clicking on an object |
| Delete | Deleting an object |
| Shift+Delete | Permanently deleting an object without placing it in the trash |
| Keyboard shortcut | Description |
|---|---|
| Alt + Tab Alt + Shift + Tab |
Calling the transition menu between windows and moving through it |
| Alt + Esc Alt + Shift + Esc |
Move between windows (in the order they were launched) |
| Alt+F6 | Switching between multiple windows of the same program (for example, between open WinWord windows) |
| Alt+F4 | Close the active window ( running application). On the desktop - call the Windows shutdown dialog |
| Ctrl+F4 | Closing the active document in programs that allow multiple documents to be open at the same time |
| alt F10 |
Calling the window menu |
| Alt + − (minus) | Calling the system menu of a child window (for example, a document window) |
| Esc | Exit the window menu or close an open dialog |
| Alt + letter | Calling a menu command or opening a menu column. The corresponding letters in the menu are usually underlined (either initially or become underlined after pressing Alt). If the menu column is already open, then to call the desired command, you must press the key with the letter that is underlined in this command |
| Alt+Space | Calling the window system menu |
| F1 | Call application help. |
| Ctrl+Up Ctrl+Down |
Vertical scrolling of text or moving up and down paragraphs of text. |
| Keyboard shortcut | Description |
|---|---|
| F4 | Displaying a list of the "Address" field |
| Ctrl + N F5 |
Launch another browser instance with the same web address |
| ctrl+r | Refreshing the current web page |
| ctrl+b | Opens the Arrange Favorites dialog box |
| Ctrl+E | Opens the Search panel |
| ctrl+f | Starting the search utility |
| Ctrl+I | Opens the Favorites panel |
| Ctrl+L | Opens the "Open" dialog box |
| Ctrl+O | Opens the Open dialog box, similar to the Ctrl+L action |
| ctrl+p | Opens the Print dialog box |
| Ctrl+W | Close current window |
| F11 | Switch to full screen mode and back (works in some other applications). |
