Useful Keyboard Shortcuts In Vista

General keyboard shortcuts:

F1
Display Help

CTRL+C
Copy the selected item

CTRL+X
Cut the selected item

CTRL+V
Paste the selected item

CTRL+Z
Undo an action

CTRL+Y
Redo an action

DELETE
Delete the selected item and move it to the Recycle Bin

SHIFT+DELETE
Delete the selected item without moving it to the Recycle Bin first

F2
Rename the selected item

CTRL+RIGHT ARROW
Move the cursor to the beginning of the next word

CTRL+LEFT ARROW
Move the cursor to the beginning of the previous word

CTRL+DOWN ARROW
Move the cursor to the beginning of the next paragraph

CTRL+UP ARROW
Move the cursor to the beginning of the previous paragraph

CTRL+SHIFT with an arrow key
Select a block of text

SHIFT with any arrow key
Select more than one item in a window or on the desktop, or select text within a document

CTRL with any arrow key+SPACEBAR
Select multiple individual items in a window or on the desktop

CTRL+A
Select all items in a document or window

F3
Search for a file or folder

ALT+ENTER
Display properties for the selected item

ALT+F4
Close the active item, or exit the active program

ALT+SPACEBAR
Open the shortcut menu for the active window

CTRL+F4
Close the active document (in programs that allow you to have multiple documents open simultaneously)

ALT+TAB
Switch between open items

CTRL+ALT+TAB
Use the arrow keys to switch between open items

CTRL+Mouse scroll wheel
Change the size of icons on the desktop

Windows logo key +TAB
Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D

CTRL+Windows logo key +TAB
Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D

ALT+ESC
Cycle through items in the order in which they were opened

F6
Cycle through screen elements in a window or on the desktop

F4
Display the Address bar list in Windows Explorer

SHIFT+F10
Display the shortcut menu for the selected item

CTRL+ESC
Open the Start menu

ALT+underlined letter
Display the corresponding menu

ALT+underlined letter
Perform the menu command (or other underlined command)

F10
Activate the menu bar in the active program

RIGHT ARROW
Open the next menu to the right, or open a submenu

LEFT ARROW
Open the next menu to the left, or close a submenu

F5
Refresh the active window

ALT+UP ARROW
View the folder one level up in Windows Explorer

ESC
Cancel the current task

CTRL+SHIFT+ESC
Open Task Manager

SHIFT when you insert a CD
Prevent the CD from automatically playing

Dialog box keyboard shortcuts:

The following table contains keyboard shortcuts for use in dialog boxes.

CTRL+TAB
Move forward through tabs

CTRL+SHIFT+TAB
Move back through tabs

TAB
Move forward through options

SHIFT+TAB
Move back through options

ALT+underlined letter
Perform the command (or select the option) that goes with that letter

ENTER
Replaces clicking the mouse for many selected commands

SPACEBAR
Select or clear the check box if the active option is a check box

Arrow keys
Select a button if the active option is a group of option buttons

F1
Display Help

F4
Display the items in the active list

BACKSPACE
Open a folder one level up if a folder is selected in the Save As or Open dialog box


Microsoft keyboard shortcuts:

Windows logo key
Open or close the Start menu

Windows logo key +PAUSE
Display the System Properties dialog box

Windows logo key +D
Display the desktop

Windows logo key +M
Minimize all windows

Windows logo key +SHIFT+M
Restore minimized windows to the desktop

Windows logo key +E
Open Computer

Windows logo key +F
Search for a file or folder

CTRL+Windows logo key +F
Search for computers (if you are on a network)

Windows logo key +L
Lock your computer or switch users

Windows logo key +R
Open the Run dialog box

Windows logo key +T
Cycle through programs on the taskbar

Windows logo key +TAB
Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D

CTRL+Windows logo key +TAB
Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D

Windows logo key +SPACEBAR
Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar

Windows logo key +G
Cycle through Sidebar gadgets

Windows logo key +U
Open Ease of Access Center

Windows logo key +X
Open Windows Mobility Center

Windows logo key with any number key
Open the Quick Launch shortcut that is in the position that corresponds to the number. For example, Windows logo key +1
to launch the first shortcut in the Quick Launch menu.


Windows Explorer keyboard shortcuts:

CTRL+N
Open a new window

END
Display the bottom of the active window

HOME
Display the top of the active window

F11
Maximize or minimize the active window

NUM LOCK+ASTERISK (*) on numeric keypad
Display all subfolders under the selected folder

NUM LOCK+PLUS SIGN (+) on numeric keypad
Display the contents of the selected folder

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

LEFT ARROW
Collapse the current selection (if it is expanded), or select the parent folder

ALT+LEFT ARROW
View the previous folder

RIGHT ARROW
Display the current selection (if it is collapsed), or select the first subfolder

ALT+RIGHT ARROW
View the next folder

CTRL+Mouse scroll wheel
Change the size and appearance of file and folder icons

ALT+D
Select the Address bar


Windows Sidebar keyboard shortcuts:

Windows logo key +SPACEBAR
Bring all gadgets to the front and select Sidebar

Windows logo key +G
Cycle through Sidebar gadgets

TAB
Cycle through Sidebar controls

Windows Photo Gallery keyboard shortcuts:

CTRL+F
Open the Fix pane

CTRL+P
Print the selected picture

ENTER
View the selected picture at a larger size

CTRL+I
Open or close the Details pane

CTRL+PERIOD (.)
Rotate the picture clockwise

CTRL+COMMA (,)
Rotate the picture counter-clockwise

F2
Rename the selected item

CTRL+E
Search for an item

ALT+LEFT ARROW
Go back

ALT+RIGHT ARROW
Go forward

PLUS SIGN (+)
Zoom in or resize the picture thumbnail

MINUS SIGN (-)
Zoom out or resize the picture thumbnail

CTRL+Mouse scroll wheel
Change the size of the picture thumbnail

CTRL+B
Best fit

LEFT ARROW
Select the previous item

DOWN ARROW
Select the next item or row

UP ARROW
Previous item (Easel) or previous row (Thumbnail)

PAGE UP
Previous screen

PAGE DOWN
Next screen

HOME
Select the first item

END
Select the last item

DELETE
Move the selected item to the Recycle Bin

SHIFT+DELETE
Permanently delete the selected item

LEFT ARROW
Collapse node

RIGHT ARROW
Expand node

Keyboard shortcuts for working with videos:


J
Move back one frame

K
Pause the playback

L
Move forward one frame

I
Set the start trim point

O
Set the end trim point

M
Split a clip

HOME
Stop and rewind all the way back to the start trim point

ALT+RIGHT ARROW
Advance to the next frame

ALT+LEFT ARROW
Go back to the previous frame

CTRL+K
Stop and rewind playback

CTRL+P
Play from the current location

HOME
Move the start trim point

END
Move to the end trim point

PAGE UP
Seek to nearest split point before the current location

PAGE DOWN
Seek to nearest split point after the current location