CHAPTER 2: Using Windows
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ShortcutsThe following table shows a few shortcuts that you can use in Windows and almost all programs
that run in Windows. For more information about shortcuts, see your Windows or program
documentation.
Help
For more information about Windows keyboard shortcuts, click Start, then click Help and
Support. Type Windows keyboard shortcuts in the Search Help box, then press ENTER.
To... Do this...
Copy a file, folder, text, or
graphic Click the item, then press CTRL+C.
Paste a file, folder, text, or
graphic Click inside the folder or window where you
want to paste the object, then press CTRL+V.
Select multiple items in a
list or window Click the first item, press and hold down the
CTRL key, then click each of the remaining
items.
Select multiple adjacent
items in a list or window Click the first item in the list, press and hold
down the SHIFT key, then click the last item in
the list.
Permanently delete a file
or folder Click the file or folder, then press
SHIFT+DELETE. The file or folder is
permanently deleted. The file or folder is not
stored in the Recycle Bin.
Rename a file or folder Click the file or folder, press F2, type the new
name, then press ENTER.
Close the active window
or program Press ALT +F4.
Switch to a different file,
folder, or running
program
Press ALT +TAB.