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User Handbook
Shortcuts
One way to guard against wrist strain is to use short cut keys rather than using the
TrackPoint on the IBM ThinkPad. For example, you could press Alt plus Tab to switch
between programs instead of using the TrackPoint to restore minimized applications.
The table below shows the common Windows shortcuts that are great time savers.

Clipboard Shortcuts

Ctrl + C Copy the current selection to the clipboard
Ctrl + X Cut the current selection to the clipboard
Ctrl + V Paste the current selection from the clipboard

Windows Shortcuts

Alt + F4 Close the current window or program
Alt + Tab Switch between running programs
Ctrl + Tab Switch between windows inside a program
Alt + Enter Changes a DOS box from a window to a full screen

Windows Explorer Shortcuts

F2 Rename the currently selected file
F5 Refresh the list of files
Backspace Go back a directory
Enter Open or run the currently selected file