#Control button shortcuts windows#

⌘ Command+ ⇧ Shift+ 3 - Take a full-screen screenshot.⌘ Command+ ⇧ Shift+ ~ - Switch to the next window of the front app.⌘ Command+ Tab ↹ - Switch to the next open app.⌘ Command+ Space - Bring up the Spotlight search bar.⌘ Command+ ⇧ Shift+ ⌥ Option+ Esc - Hold for three seconds to force-quit the front app.⌘ Command+ Esc - Open the Force Quit menu.⌘ Command+ S - Save your current document.⌘ Command+ P - Print the current document.⌘ Command+ O - Open a selected item (e.g., a file or folder).⌘ Command+ N - Open a new document, window, or tab depending on the program you're using.⌘ Command+ ⌥ Option+ M - Minimize all front app's windows.⌘ Command+ M - Minimize the front window.

#Control button shortcuts windows#

⌘ Command+ ⌥ Option+ H - Hide all windows except the front app or program.⌘ Command+ H - Hide the front (currently open) app or program's window.⌘ Command+ ⇧ Shift+ G - Find the previous instance of an item you searched for.⌘ Command+ G - Find the next instance of an item (e.g., a word) you searched for.⌘ Command+ F - Open the search bar in a specific window, browser, or program.⌘ Command+ A - Select all items in your current folder.⌘ Command+ ⇧ Shift+ Z - Redo the last command if you used the Undo command.⌘ Command+ C - Copy selected text or file without deleting it.⌘ Command+ X - Copy selected text or file, then delete it from the current location (also called 'cutting').Instead of using the mouse or a program's buttons, you can use your Mac's keyboard to do things like copying files or text, and opening certain programs: Use keyboard shortcuts for common actions. This will work in Microsoft Office products and most email providers. Ctrl+ I - Italicize the selected text.Ctrl+ U - Underline the selected text.Depending on the program, this command can be used multiple times to revert multiple undo commands. Depending on the program, this command can be used multiple times to undo multiple mistakes. Ctrl+ V - Paste copied text at the cursor.Ctrl+ X - Copy and remove selected text (known as 'cutting').You can also use this to copy selected files or folders. There are several text-editing shortcuts in Windows that extend to most instances of typing, as well as file copying and pasting: Use keyboard shortcuts to help with typing, copying, and pasting. Ctrl+ F - Open a search bar to look for specific words or phrases on the page.⊞ Win+ ⎊ Break - Open the System Properties window.⊞ Win+ Tab ↹ - View all currently open Windows.⊞ Win+ Ctrl+ F - Find another computer on your network (networked computers only).⇧ Shift+ ⊞ Win+ M - Restore all minimized windows.⊞ Win+ M - Minimize all open windows and display the desktop.If your computer doesn't use a password, this will still take you to the user selection screen. This will bypass the Recycle Bin, though you'll need to click OK to confirm. ⇧ Shift+ Delete - Permanently delete a selected item.Alt+ F4 - Close an open window or program.Alt+ Tab ↹ - Switch between currently open windows, excluding the desktop.Ctrl+ Tab ↹ - Move through current window's tabs (e.g., in a browser).Alt+ Space - Bring up the current window's System menu, from which you can resize, minimize, maximize, or move the current window.Ctrl+ Alt+ Del - Open the Windows Security menu.Ctrl+ ⇧ Shift+ Esc - Open the Task Manager.This is usually accomplished by right-clicking. ⇧ Shift+ F10 - Bring up the context menu for a selected item.If your computer has an Fn key, you may need to hold it while pressing F1. These combinations help you perform basic Windows tasks: Use general key shortcuts to access Windows features. ↵ Enter - This key allows you to open a selected item.Arrow keys - While not technically modifier keys, the arrow keys can be used to select items.⊞ Win - This key displays the Windows logo, and is normally in the bottom-left side of your keyboard.Commands that use the function keys (e.g., F8) may require use of the Fn key. Fn - The 'function' key allows you to use secondary functions of other keys.⇧ Shift - Symbolized by an upward-facing arrow, this key is on the left and right sides of the keyboard.Alt - Found on the left and right sides of the keyboard, farther in toward the center of the keyboard than Ctrl.The right Ctrl key will be just left of the arrow keys. Ctrl - Usually found on the left and right sides of the keyboard.Modifier keys include the following: X Trustworthy Source Microsoft Support Technical support and product information from Microsoft. To use a key shortcut, you will hold down one or more modifier keys and press a letter (or another modifier key).