Useful Information, Keyboard Shortcuts

Keyboard shortcuts refer to the keys you can press to perform a specific function or activity that you usually access through your mouse. Here are some basic keyboard shortcuts you can use. Keep in mind, though, that these shortcuts may vary, depending on the type of operating system you use.

ALT + ESC
Switch through items within the order that they have been opened in

ALT + F4
Close down active programs or items you no longer wish to use

ALT + TAB
Cycle between any open programs on your desktop

CTRL + A
Select All

CTRL + C
Copy a file or document

CTRL + V
Paste the copied file or document

CTRL + X
Cut or remove a file or highlighted part of a file

CTRL + Z
Use this to undo an action i.e. if you make an error and wish to reverse it

CTRL + N
Open new dialog/file box

CTRL + P
Print current file or document

SHIFT + DELETE
Will delete an object or file permanently

F10
Activate menu bar within current program

CTRL + ALT + DEL
Opens close program box in Windows 95/98/2000