Use computer faster with KeyBoard Shortcuts : Windows 7

Are you a computer lover ? Do you spend much of your time with your computer ? Are you one of them who want to know more and more about their computer ? If your answer for these questions are positive then this post is for you .exclusively for you only

Everyone loves the new and existing Windows 7, It comes with a lot a more good interface and performance compared to other client operating systems by Microsoft.Working on computer with windows 7 is fun..this fun would be more existing if you know the keyboard shortcuts to control the user interface instead using the mouse. Lets leave peoples behind still using their mouse to control the UI (User Interface) and start doing things with keyboard in smart way.

Lets assume you are typing something in MS word and suddenly seen a Email notification.To check the email You will

1. Move your hands from keyboard,
2. Find the mouse,
3. Click on Minimize button to minimize MS word,
4. Click on Email Program  icon either in taskbar or in notification area.

How much time and effort did it took ?

Now Lets assume you learned some keyboard shortcuts today.Tomorrow morning again you are typing in word and seen an Email Notification.This time to check the email you will use some keyboard shortcuts. Since your hands are already on keyboard no need to move your hands or any extra stuff.You will just   :

1. Press Windows Logo key + Down arrow key to Minimize Word
2. Press Alt + Tab Or Windows + Tab key to switch to Email Program.

Even If your typing Speed is too low about 20-25 words Per minute , how much time you will take to press 2 keys (Windows Logo + Down arrow) to minimize ?same for Switching to next –next programs in the taskbar.. Even better, Just Press Alt + Tab directly on MS word screen and you will see your email program up.

It was just an example, there are a lot more things you can do with correct combination of shortcuts. Read on to see the list of  the shortcuts available in widows 7 and see how can you be much more productive than ever.

General Keyboard shortcuts :

TO do this action	Press This Keyboard Keys
Display Help	F1
Copy the selected item	Ctrl+C (or Ctrl+Insert)
Cut the selected item	Ctrl+X
Paste the selected item	Ctrl+V (or Shift+Insert)
Undo an action	Ctrl+Z
Redo an action	Ctrl+Y
Delete the selected item and move it to the Recycle Bin	Delete (or Ctrl+D)
Delete the selected item without moving it to the Recycle Bin first	Shift+Delete
Rename the selected item	F2
Move the cursor to the beginning of the next word	Ctrl+Right Arrow
Move the cursor to the beginning of the previous word	Ctrl+Left Arrow
Move the cursor to the beginning of the next paragraph	Ctrl+Down Arrow
Move the cursor to the beginning of the previous paragraph	Ctrl+Up Arrow
Select a block of text	Ctrl+Shift with an arrow key
Select more than one item in a window or on the desktop, or select text within a document	Shift with any arrow key
Select multiple individual items in a window or on the desktop	Ctrl with any arrow key+Spacebar
Select all items in a document or window	Ctrl+A
	F3
Search for a file or folder
Display properties for the selected item OR To FullScreen Videos	Alt+Enter
Close the active item, or exit the active program	Alt+F4
Open the shortcut menu for the active window (Minimze,Restore,Maximize or Close)	Alt+Spacebar
Close the active document (in programs that allow you to have multiple documents open simultaneously)	Ctrl+F4
Switch between open items	Alt+Tab
Use the arrow keys to switch between open items	Ctrl+Alt+Tab
Change the size of icons on the desktop	Ctrl+Mouse scroll wheel
Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Aero Flip 3-D	Windows logo key + +Tab
Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Aero Flip 3-D	CTLR +Windows logo key + +Tab
Cycle through items in the order in which they were opened	Alt+Esc
Cycle through screen elements in a window or on the desktop	F6
Display the address bar list in Windows Explorer	F4
Display the shortcut menu for the selected item (Right Click)	Shift+F10
Open the Start menu	Ctrl+Esc
Display the corresponding menu	Alt+underlined letter
Perform the menu command (or other underlined command)	Alt+underlined letter
Activate the menu bar in the active program	F10
Open the next menu to the right, or open a submenu	Right Arrow
Open the next menu to the left, or close a submenu	Left Arrow
Refresh the` active window	F5 (or Ctrl+R)
View the folder one level up in Windows Explorer	Alt+Up Arrow
Cancel the current task	Esc
Open Task Manager	Ctrl+Shift+Esc
Prevent the CD from automatically playing	Shift when you insert a CD
Switch the input language when multiple input languages are enabled	Left Alt+Shift
Switch the keyboard layout when multiple keyboard layouts are enabled	Ctrl+Shift
Change the reading direction of text in right-to-left reading languages	Right or Left Ctrl+Shift

Keyboard shortcuts for dialog boxes Like control Panel programs..

Windows Logo Key Shortcuts

Open or close the Start menu.	Windows logo key
Display the System Properties dialog box.	Windows logo key +Pause
Show the Desktop	Windows logo key +D
Minimize all windows.	Windows logo key +M
Restore minimized windows to the desktop.	Windows logo key +Shift+M
Open my Computer	Windows logo key +E
Search for a file or folder.	Windows logo key +F
Search for computers (if you’re on a network).	Ctrl+Windows logo key +F
Lock your computer or switch users.	Windows logo key +L
Open the Run dialog box.	Windows logo key +R
Cycle through programs on the taskbar.	Windows logo key +T
Start the program pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number. If the program is already running, switch to that program.	Windows logo key +number
Start a new instance of the program pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number.	Shift+Windows logo key +number
Switch to the last active window of the program pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number.	Ctrl+Windows logo key +number
Open the Jump List for the program pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number.	Alt+Windows logo key +number
Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Aero Flip 3-D.	Windows logo key +Tab
Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Aero Flip 3-D.	Ctrl+Windows logo key +Tab
Switch to the program that displayed a message in the notification area.	Ctrl+Windows logo key +B
Preview the desktop.	Windows logo key +Spacebar
Maximize the window.	Windows logo key +Up Arrow
Maximize the window to the left side of the screen.	Windows logo key +Left Arrow
Maximize the window to the right side of the screen.	Windows logo key +Right Arrow
Minimize the window.	Windows logo key +Down Arrow
Minimize all but the active window.	Windows logo key +Home
Stretch the window to the top and bottom of the screen.	Windows logo key +Shift+Up Arrow
Move a window from one monitor to another.	Windows logo key +Shift+Left Arrow or Right Arrow
Choose a presentation display mode.	Windows logo key +P
Cycle through gadgets.	Windows logo key +G
Open Ease of Access Center.	Windows logo key +U
Open Windows Mobility Center.	Windows logo key +X
Open Run Dialog Box	Windows logo key +R

Windows Explorer KeyBoard Shortcuts..

KeyBoard Shortcuts to work with Windows TaskBar programs..

I hope above keyboard shortcuts are helpful for you… Do let me know your thoughts from the comment box below.

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