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File and Desktop Keyboard shortcuts


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Darrin

Sat Apr 19 2008, 09:44PM

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If an item is selected

Hold down CTRL while dragging a file - Copies the file to the new location

CTRL+SHIFT while dragging a file - Creates a shortcut to the file

SHIFT+DELETE - Deletes an item without sending it to the recycle bin.

ALT+ENTER - Display a file's properties.

F2 - To rename the file

In Windows Explorer in the Folders section

LEFT ARROW - Collapse the current selection if it is expanded

NUM LOCK+MINUS SIGN (-) - Collapse the selected folder

RIGHT ARROW - Expand the current selection if it is collapsed -Or- Select the first subfolder

NUM LOCK+* Expand all folders below the current selection

NUM LOCK+PLUS SIGN (+) - Expand the selected folder

F6 - Switch between left and right panes

In My Computer

BACKSPACE - View the folder one level up

ALT+RIGHT ARROW - Move forward to a previous view

ALT+LEFT ARROW - Move backward to a previous view

Other

Hold SHIFT while inserting a CD - Prevents the CD from "autorunning"

[ Edited Mon Jun 09 2008, 10:05PM ]

adamc

Tue Mar 10 2009, 03:45PM

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Windows Key + D = Minimises all windows and goes to the desktop.

Daniel

Wed Mar 11 2009, 11:48AM

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In Text-Editable Regions

CTRL+LEFT ARROW/RIGHT ARROW - Skip entire words instead of one letter at a time.


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