Microsoft Windows shortcut keys(2)

·        F4   Select a different location to browse in the Windows Explorer toolbar.

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·        Alt + F4 Closes Current open program.

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·        Ctrl + F4 Closes Window in Program.

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·        F6   Move cursor to different Windows Explorer pane.

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·        Alt + Space bar Drops down the window control menu.

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·        Ctrl + (the '+' key on the keypad)   automatically adjust the widths of all the columns in Windows explorer.

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·        Alt + Enter   Opens properties window of selected icon or program.

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·        Alt + Space bar     Open the control menu for the current window open.

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·        Shift + Del   Delete programs/files without throwing them into the recycle bin.

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·        Holding Shift Boot Safe Mode or by pass system files as the computer is booting.

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·        Holding Shift   When putting in an audio CD will prevent CD player from playing.

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·        Enter Activates the highlighted program.

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·        Alt + Down arrow   Display all available options on drop down menu.

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·        * (on the keypad)   expands all folders on the currently selected folder or drive in Windows Explorer.

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·        + (on the keypad)   expands only the currently selected folder in Windows Explorer.

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·        - (on the keypad)   collapses the currently selected folder in Windows Explorer.