
Shortcuts
Shortcuts
The following table shows a few shortcuts that you can use in Windows and almost all programs that run in Windows. For more information on shortcuts, see your Windows or program documentation.
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Copy a file, folder, text, or graphic | Click the item, then press CTRL + C. |
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Cut a file, folder, text, or graphic | Click the item, then press CTRL + X. |
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Paste a file, folder, text, or graphic | Click inside the folder or window where you want to paste |
| the object, then press CTRL + V. |
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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. |
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Select multiple adjacent items in a list | Click the first item in the list, press and hold down the |
or window | SHIFT key, then click the last item in the list. |
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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. |
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Rename a file or folder | Click the file or folder, press F2, type the new name, then |
| press ENTER. |
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Close the active window or program | Press ALT + F4. |
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Switch to a different file, folder, or | Press ALT + TAB. |
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Help and For more information about Windows keyboard shortcuts
Support in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support.
Type the keyword Windows keyboard shortcuts in the
HelpSpot Search box , then click the arrow.
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