In this section Of Tips and Tricks we will try to help you get more from your computer quicker and more simply. We have tried to put everything into groups, and if you have anything you would like to contribute please feel free to contact us.
Keyboard Shortcuts
Many of the frequent things you do on a computer can require clicking in several different places to achieve one simple function. Here is a list of some shortcuts that may help improve your experience.
To close a window/program
Hold down the Alt key and tap F4
To change between windows/programs
Hold down the Alt key and tap the Tab key
(keep pressing Tab to cycle round all programs)
To open Windows Explorer
Hold the Windows key and press E
To make the current window fill the screen
Press, in sequence, Alt, space,then X
To show the desktop
Hold down the windows kay and tap D
repeat to go back
To copy whatever you have selected
Hold down Ctrl and press C
To cut whatever you have selected
Hold down Ctrl and press X
To paste whatever you have copied or cut
Hold down Ctrl and press V
To select multiple items
Hold down Ctrl and click on the stuff you want
particularly usefull when selecting specific files or folders to copy
To Save a document
Hold down Ctrl and press S
To Print a document
Hold down Ctrl and press P
To zoom in or out on most web browsers
Press the + or - keys
To find text within a document
Hold down Ctrl and press F
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