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Chapter 4: Windows Basics
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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 Windows
shortcuts, see your Windows or program documentation.
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 CTRL + 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 in a
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.
Help and
Support
For more information about Windows keyboard shortcuts
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.