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CTRL+ESC Display the Start menu.

Close the active document in programs that allow you to
CTRL+F4
have multiple documents open simultaneously.
Move the insertion point to the beginning of the previous
CTRL+LEFT ARROW
word.
CTRL+RIGHT ARROW Move the insertion point to the beginning of the next word.
CTRL+SHIFT while dragging an item Create shortcut to selected item.
CTRL+SHIFT with any of the arrow
Highlight a block of text.
keys
Move the insertion point to the beginning of the previous
CTRL+UP ARROW
paragraph.
CTRL+V Paste.
CTRL+X Cut.
CTRL+Z Undo.
DELETE Delete.
ESC Cancel the current task.
F10 Activate the menu bar in the active program.
F2 Rename selected item.
F3 Search for a file or folder.
Display the Address bar list in My Computer or Windows
F4
Explorer.
F5 Refresh the active window.
Cycle through screen elements in a window or on the
F6
desktop.
LEFT ARROW Open the next menu to the left, or close a submenu.
PRINT SCREEN To copy the entire screen as it appears on your monitor
RIGHT ARROW Open the next menu to the right, or open a submenu.
SHIFT when you insert a CD into the
Prevent the CD from automatically playing.
CD-ROM drive
Select more than one item in a window or on the desktop, or
SHIFT with any of the arrow keys
select text within a document.
Delete selected item permanently without placing the item in
SHIFT+DELETE
the Recycle Bin.
SHIFT+F10 Display the shortcut menu for the selected item.
Underlined letter in a command name
Carry out the corresponding command.
on an open menu
ALT + CTRL + DOWN [OR UP, Changes the orientation of the wall paper to the selected
LEFT OR RIGHT] ARROW direction

Table 9: Dialog box keyboard shortcuts

Press To
ALT+ Underlined letter Carry out the corresponding command or select the corresponding option.

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Arrow keys Select a button if the active option is a group of option buttons.
Open a folder one level up if a folder is selected in the Save As or Open
BACKSPACE
dialog box.
CTRL+SHIFT+TAB Move backward through tabs.
CTRL+TAB Move forward through tabs.
ENTER Carry out the command for the active option or button.
F1 Display Help.
F4 Display the items in the active list.
SHIFT+TAB Move backward through options.
SPACEBAR Select or clear the check box if the active option is a check box.
TAB Move forward through options.

You can use the following keyboard shortcuts with a Microsoft Natural Keyboard or any other
compatible keyboard that includes the Windows logo key (WIN) and the Application key (APL).

Table 10: Natural keyboard shortcuts

Press To
APL Display the shortcut menu for the selected item.
CTRL+ WIN+F Search for computers.
WIN Display or hide the Start menu.
WIN + Shift + M Restores minimized windows.
WIN + Tab Key Circles through the taskbar buttons
Lock your computer if you are connected to a network domain, or switch users
WIN+ L
if you are not connected to a network domain.
WIN+BREAK Display the System Properties dialog box.
WIN+D Show the desktop.
WIN+E Open My Computer.
WIN+F Search for a file or folder.
WIN+F1 Display Windows Help.
WIN+M Minimize all windows.
WIN+R Open the Run dialog box.
WIN+U Open Utility Manager.

Table 11: Accessibility keyboard shortcuts

Press To
Left ALT +left SHIFT +NUM LOCK Switch MouseKeys on and off.
Left ALT +left SHIFT +PRINT SCREEN Switch High Contrast on and off.
NUM LOCK for five seconds Switch Toggle Keys on and off.
Right SHIFT for eight seconds Switch Filter Keys on and off.
SHIFT five times Switch Sticky Keys on and off.

Table 12: Windows Explorer keyboard shortcuts

Press To
END Display the bottom of the active window.
HOME Display the top of the active window.
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