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Chapter 2: Using Windows XP
18
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 about shortcuts, see your
Windows or program documentation.
Help
For more information about keyboard shortcuts, click Start, then click
Help and Support. Type Windows keyboard shortcuts in the Search box, then
press E
NTER.
To... Do this...
Copy a file, folder, text, or
graphic
Click the item, then press CTRL + C.
Cut a file, folder, text, or
graphic
Click the item, then press C
TRL + X.
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 C
TRL
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 S
HIFT + 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 A
LT + F4.
Switch to a different file,
folder, or running program
Press ALT +TAB.