The following table contains keyboard shortcuts that can help make your computer easier to use.

Press this key To do this

Right Shift for eight secondsTurn Filter Keys on and off

Left Alt+Left Shift+PrtScn (or PrtScn)Turn High Contrast on or off

Left Alt+Left Shift+Num LockTurn Mouse Keys on or off

Shift five timesTurn Sticky Keys on or off

Num Lock for five secondsTurn Toggle Keys on or off

Windows logo key +UOpen the Ease of Access Center

The following table contains general keyboard shortcuts.

F1Display Help

Ctrl+C (or Ctrl+Insert)Copy the selected item

Ctrl+XCut the selected item

Ctrl+V (or Shift+Insert)Paste the selected item

Ctrl+ZUndo an action

Ctrl+YRedo an action

Delete (or Ctrl+D)Delete the selected item and move it to the Recycle Bin

Shift+DeleteDelete the selected item without moving it to the Recycle Bin first

F2Rename the selected item

Ctrl+Right ArrowMove the cursor to the beginning of the next word

Ctrl+Left ArrowMove the cursor to the beginning of the previous word

Ctrl+Down ArrowMove the cursor to the beginning of the next paragraph

Ctrl+Up ArrowMove the cursor to the beginning of the previous paragraph

Ctrl+Shift with an arrow keySelect a block of text

Shift with any arrow keySelect more than one item in a window or on the desktop, or select text within a document

Ctrl with any arrow key+SpacebarSelect multiple individual items in a window or on the desktop

Ctrl+ASelect all items in a document or window

F3Search for a file or folder

Alt+EnterDisplay properties for the selected item

Alt+F4Close the active item, or exit the active program

Alt+SpacebarOpen the shortcut menu for the active window

Ctrl+F4Close the active document (in programs that allow you to have multiple documents open simultaneously)

Alt+TabSwitch between open items

Ctrl+Alt+TabUse the arrow keys to switch between open items

Ctrl+Mouse scroll wheelChange the size of icons on the desktop

Windows logo key +TabCycle through programs on the taskbar by using Aero Flip 3-D

Ctrl+Windows logo key +TabUse the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Aero Flip 3-D

Alt+EscCycle through items in the order in which they were opened

F6Cycle through screen elements in a window or on the desktop

F4Display the address bar list in Windows Explorer

Shift+F10Display the shortcut menu for the selected item

Ctrl+EscOpen the Start menu

Alt+underlined letterDisplay the corresponding menu

Alt+underlined letterPerform the menu command (or other underlined command)

F10Activate the menu bar in the active program

Right ArrowOpen the next menu to the right, or open a submenu

Left ArrowOpen the next menu to the left, or close a submenu

F5 (or Ctrl+R)Refresh the active window

Alt+Up ArrowView the folder one level up in Windows Explorer

EscCancel the current task

Ctrl+Shift+EscOpen Task Manager

Shift when you insert a CDPrevent the CD from automatically playing

Left Alt+ShiftSwitch the input language when multiple input languages are enabled

Ctrl+ShiftSwitch the keyboard layout when multiple keyboard layouts are enabled

Right or Left Ctrl+ShiftChange the reading direction of text in right-to-left reading languages

keyboard shortcuts for use in dialog boxesCtrl+TabMove forward through tabs

Ctrl+Shift+TabMove back through tabs

TabMove forward through options

Shift+TabMove back through options

Alt+underlined letterPerform the command (or select the option) that goes with that letter

EnterReplaces clicking the mouse for many selected commands

SpacebarSelect or clear the check box if the active option is a check box

Arrow keysSelect a button if the active option is a group of option buttons

F1Display Help

F4Display the items in the active list

BackspaceOpen a folder one level up if a folder is selected in the Save As or Open dialog box

keyboard shortcuts that use the Windows logo key Windows logo key Open or close the Start menu.

Windows logo key +PauseDisplay the System Properties dialog box.

Windows logo key +DDisplay the desktop.

Windows logo key +MMinimize all windows.

Windows logo key +Shift+MRestore minimized windows to the desktop.

Windows logo key +EOpen Computer.

Windows logo key +FSearch for a file or folder.

Ctrl+Windows logo key +FSearch for computers (if you're on a network).

Windows logo key +LLock your computer or switch users.

Windows logo key +ROpen the Run dialog box.

Windows logo key +TCycle through programs on the taskbar.

Windows logo key +numberStart the program pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number. If the program is already running, switch to that program.

Shift+Windows logo key +numberStart a new instance of the program pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number.

Ctrl+Windows logo key +numberSwitch to the last active window of the program pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number.

Alt+Windows logo key +numberOpen the Jump List for the program pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number.

Windows logo key +TabCycle through programs on the taskbar by using Aero Flip 3-D.

Ctrl+Windows logo key +TabUse the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Aero Flip 3-D.

Ctrl+Windows logo key +BSwitch to the program that displayed a message in the notification area.

Windows logo key +SpacebarPreview the desktop.

Windows logo key +Up ArrowMaximize the window.

Windows logo key +Left ArrowMaximize the window to the left side of the screen.

Windows logo key +Right ArrowMaximize the window to the right side of the screen.

Windows logo key +Down ArrowMinimize the window.

Windows logo key +HomeMinimize all but the active window.

Windows logo key +Shift+Up ArrowStretch the window to the top and bottom of the screen.

Windows logo key +Shift+Left Arrow or Right ArrowMove a window from one monitor to another.

Windows logo key +PChoose a presentation display mode.

Windows logo key +GCycle through gadgets.

Windows logo key +UOpen Ease of Access Center.

Windows logo key +XOpen Windows Mobility Center.

The following table contains keyboard shortcuts for working with Windows Explorer windows or foldersCtrl+NOpen a new window

Ctrl+WClose the current window

Ctrl+Shift+NCreate a new folder

EndDisplay the bottom of the active window

HomeDisplay the top of the active window

F11Maximize or minimize the active window

Ctrl+Period (.)Rotate a picture clockwise

Ctrl+Comma (,)Rotate a picture counter-clockwise

Num Lock+Asterisk (*) on numeric keypadDisplay all subfolders under the selected folder

Num Lock+Plus Sign (+) on numeric keypadDisplay the contents of the selected folder

Num Lock+Minus Sign (-) on numeric keypadCollapse the selected folder

Left ArrowCollapse the current selection (if it's expanded), or select the parent folder

Alt+EnterOpen the Properties dialog box for the selected item

Alt+PDisplay the preview pane

Alt+Left ArrowView the previous folder

BackspaceView the previous folder

Right ArrowDisplay the current selection (if it's collapsed), or select the first subfolder

Alt+Right ArrowView the next folder

Alt+Up ArrowView the parent folder

Ctrl+Shift+EDisplay all folders above the selected folder

Ctrl+Mouse scroll wheelChange the size and appearance of file and folder icons

Alt+DSelect the address bar

Ctrl+ESelect the search box

Ctrl+FSelect the search box

kbsc for working with items on the taskbarShift+Click on a taskbar buttonOpen a program or quickly open another instance of a program

Ctrl+Shift+Click on a taskbar buttonOpen a program as an administrator

Shift+Right-click on a taskbar buttonShow the window menu for the program

Shift+Right-click on a grouped taskbar buttonShow the window menu for the group

Ctrl+Click on a grouped taskbar buttonCycle through the windows of the group

working with MagnifierWindows logo key + Plus Sign (+) or Minus Sign (-)Zoom in or out

Ctrl+Alt+SpacebarPreview the desktop in full-screen mode

Ctrl+Alt+FSwitch to full-screen mode

Ctrl+Alt+LSwitch to lens mode

Ctrl+Alt+DSwitch to docked mode

Ctrl+Alt+IInvert colors

Ctrl+Alt+arrow keysPan in the direction of the arrow keys

Ctrl+Alt+RResize the lens

Windows logo key + EscExit Magnifier

The following table contains keyboard shortcuts for working with Remote Desktop ConnectionAlt+Page UpMove between programs from left to right.

Alt+Page DownMove between programs from right to left.

Alt+InsertCycle through programs in the order that they were started in.

Alt+HomeDisplay the Start menu.

Ctrl+Alt+BreakSwitch between a window and full screen.

Ctrl+Alt+EndDisplay the Windows Security dialog box.

Alt+DeleteDisplay the system menu.

Ctrl+Alt+Minus Sign (-) on the numeric keypadPlace a copy of the active window, within the client, on the Terminal server clipboard (provides the same functionality as pressing Alt+PrtScn on a local computer).

Ctrl+Alt+Plus Sign (+) on the numeric keypadPlace a copy of the entire client window area on the Terminal server clipboard (provides the same functionality as pressing PrtScn on a local computer).

Ctrl+Alt+Right ArrowTab out of the Remote Desktop controls to a control in the host program (for example, a button or a text box). Useful when the Remote Desktop controls are embedded in another (host) program.

Ctrl+Alt+Left ArrowTab out of the Remote Desktop controls to a control in the host program (for example, a button or a text box). Useful when the Remote Desktop controls are embedded in another (host) program.

The following table contains kbsc for working with PaintCtrl+NCreate a new picture

Ctrl+OOpen an existing picture

Ctrl+SSave changes to a picture

F12Save the picture as a new file

Ctrl+PPrint a picture

Alt+F4Close a picture and its Paint window

Ctrl+ZUndo a change

Ctrl+YRedo a change

Ctrl+ASelect the entire picture

Ctrl+XCut a selection

Ctrl+CCopy a selection to the Clipboard

Ctrl+VPaste a selection from the Clipboard

Right ArrowMove the selection or active shape right by one pixel

Left ArrowMove the selection or active shape left by one pixel

Down ArrowMove the selection or active shape down by one pixel

Up ArrowMove the selection or active shape up by one pixel

EscCancel a selection

DeleteDelete a selection

Ctrl+BBold selected text

Ctrl++Increase the width of a brush, line, or shape outline by one pixel

Ctrl+-Decrease the width of a brush, line, or shape outline by one pixel

Ctrl+IItalicize selected text

Ctrl+UUnderline selected text

Ctrl+EOpen the Properties dialog box

Ctrl+WOpen the Resize and Skew dialog box

Ctrl+Page UpZoom in

Ctrl+Page DownZoom out

F11View a picture in full-screen mode

Ctrl+RShow or hide the ruler

Ctrl+GShow or hide gridlines

F10 or AltDisplay keytips

Shift+F10Show the current shortcut menu

F1Open Paint Help

The following table contains keyboard shortcuts for working with WordPadCtrl+NCreate a new document

Ctrl+OOpen an existing document

Ctrl+SSave changes to a document

F12Save the document as a new file

Ctrl+PPrint a document

Alt+F4Close WordPad

Ctrl+ZUndo a change

Ctrl+YRedo a change

Ctrl+ASelect the entire document

Ctrl+XCut a selection

Ctrl+CCopy a selection to the Clipboard

Ctrl+VPaste a selection from the Clipboard

Ctrl+BMake selected text bold

Ctrl+IItalicize selected text

Ctrl+UUnderline selected text

Ctrl+=Make selected text subscript

Ctrl+Shift+=Make selected text superscript

Ctrl+LAlign text left

Ctrl+EAlign text center

Ctrl+RAlign text right

Ctrl+JJustify text

Ctrl+1Set single line spacing

Ctrl+2Set double line spacing

Ctrl+5Set line spacing to 1.5

Ctrl+Shift+>Increase the font size

Ctrl+Shift+