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Windows PC hotkeys
The table below identifies a number of common hotkey combinations available in Windows.
| Windows hotkeys |
Shortcut | Function |
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Windows Key + Break |
Display System Properties |
Windows Key + D |
Display the Desktop |
Windows Key + M |
Minimise all windows |
Windows Key + Shift + M |
Restore all windows |
Windows Key + E |
Display My Computer |
Windows Key + F |
Display Search dialog |
Windows Key + L |
Lock the keyboard |
Windows Key + R |
Display the Run dialog |
Windows Key + U |
Open the Utility Manager |
CTRL + ESC |
Display Start Menu |
CTRL + F4 |
Close active document |
CTRL + A |
Select all items |
CTRL + X |
Cut |
CTRL + C |
Copy |
CTRL + V |
Paste |
CTRL + Z |
Undo |
CTRL + Y |
Redo |
ALT + F4 |
Close active application |
ALT + Spacebar |
Display shortcut menu |
ALT + TAB |
Switch between open applications |
ALT + ESC |
Cycle through items in the order they were opened |
ALT + ENTER |
View properties |
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