List of All Keyboard Shortcuts in Vista
InformationThis is a list of every single keyboard shortcut in Vista. For more on this, see: Windows Help and How-to: Keyboard Shortcuts
Ease of Access Shortcuts :
- Right SHIFT for eight seconds - Turn Filter Keys on and off
- Left ALT+left SHIFT+PRINT SCREEN (or PRTSCRN) - Turn High Contrast on or off
- Left ALT+left SHIFT+NUM LOCK - Turn Mouse Keys on or off
- SHIFT five times - Turn Sticky Keys on or off
- NUM LOCK for five seconds - Turn Toggle Keys on or off
- Windows logo key+U - Open the Ease of Access Center
Dialog Box Shortcuts :
- 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
General Keyboard Shortcuts :
- F1 - Display Help
- F2 - Rename the selected item
- F3 - Search for a file or folder
- F4 - Display the Address bar list in Windows Explorer
- CTRL+F4 - Close the active document (in programs that allow you to have multiple documents open simultaneously)
- F5 - Refresh the active window
- F6 - Cycle through screen elements in a window or on the desktop
- F10 - Activate the menu bar in the active program
- SHIFT+F10 - Display the shortcut menu for the selected item
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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 3D
- CTRL+Windows logo key+TAB - Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3D
- ALT+ESC - Cycle through items in the order in which they were opened
- CTRL+ESC - Open the Start menu
- ALT+underlined letter - Display the corresponding menu
- ALT+underlined letter - Perform the menu command (or other underlined command)
- 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
- 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
Microsoft Windows Key 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.
Example: Windows logo key +1 to launch the first shortcut in the Quick Launch menu.
NOTE: See also: Windows Help and How-To:Internet Explorer keyboard shortcuts
General shortcuts:
- F11 - Turn Full Screen Mode On or Off
- TAB - Cycle through the Address Bar, Refresh button, Search Box, and items on a web page
- CTRL+A - Select all items on the page
- CTRL+F - Find a word or phrase on a page
- CTRL+N - Open the current webpage in a new window
- CTRL+P - Print the page
- CTRL+PLUS - Zoom in
- CTRL+MINUS - Zoom out
- CTRL+0 - Zoom to 100%
Navigation shortcuts:
- ALT+HOME - Go to home page
- ALT+LEFT - Go backward
- ALT+RIGHT - Go forward
- F5 - Refresh page
- CTRL+F5 - Refresh page and the cache
- ESC - Stop downloading page
Favorites Center shortcuts:
- CTRL+B - Organize Favorites
- CTRL+D - Add current page to Favorites
- CTRL+H - Open History
- CTRL+SHIFT+H - Open History in pinned mode
- CTRL+I - Open Favorites
- CTRL+SHIFT+I - Open Favorites in pinned mode
- CTRL+J - Open Feeds
- CTRL+SHIFT+J - Open Feeds in pinned mode
Tab shortcuts:
- CTRL+left mouse button - Open link in new background tab
- CTRL+SHIFT+left mouse button - Open link in new foreground tab
- CTRL+W - Close tab (closes window if only one tab is open)
- CTRL+Q - Open Quick Tab view
- CTRL+T - Open new tab
- CTRL+TAB - Switch to next tab
- CTRL+SHIFT+TAB - Switch to previous tab
Address Bar shortcuts:
- ALT+D - Select the Address Bar
- ALT+ENTER - Open the website address that is typed in the Address Bar in new tab
- F4 - View list of previously typed addresses
Instant Search Box:
- CTRL+E - Select the Instant Search Box
- CTRL+DOWN - View list of search providers
- ALT+ENTER - Open search results in new tab
Taskbar Shortcuts :
- Windows logo key +T - Cycle through live previews on the Taskbar
- Windows logo key + TAB - Cycle through programs on the Taskbar with Flip3D (Aero) enabled
- CTRL+ Windows logo key + TAB - Use arrow keys to cycle through programs on the Taskbar with Flip3D (Aero) enabled
Windows Explorer 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
- ALT+UP ARROW - Go up one level in an Explorer window
Windows Help Viewer Shortcuts :
- ALT+C - Display the Table of Contents
- ALT+N - Display the Connection Settings menu
- F10 - Display the Options menu
- ALT+LEFT ARROW - Move back to the previously viewed topic
- ALT+RIGHT ARROW - Move forward to the next (previously viewed) topic
- ALT+A - Display the customer support page
- ALT+HOME - Display the Help and Support home page
- HOME - Move the to beginning of a topic
- END - Move to the end of a topic
- CTRL+F - Search the current topic
- CTRL+P - Print a topic
- F3 - Move to the Search box
Main window and view message window:
- CTRL+M - Send and receive
- CTRL+N - Open or post new message
- CTRL+SHIFT+B - Open contacts
- DELTE or CTRL+D - Delete message
- CTRL+R - Reply to message author
- CTRL+SHIFT+R or CTRL+G - (newsgroups only) Reply to all
- CTRL+F - Forward message
- CTRL+SHIFT+F - Find message
- CTRL+P - Print message
- CTRL+> - Go to next message
- CTRL+< - Go to previous message
- ALT+ENTER - View selected message’s properties
- CTRL+U - Go to next unread message
- CTRL+SHIFT+U - Go to next unread newsgroup conversation
Main window
- CTRL+O or ENTER - Open selected message
- CTRL+ENTER or CTRL+Q - Mark as read
- TAB - Move between message list, Folders list, and Preview pane
- CTRL+W - Go to a newsgroup
- Left arrow or + - Expand newsgroup conversation
- Right arrow or – - Collapse newsgroup conversation
- CTRL+SHIFT+A - Mark all newsgroup messages read
- CTRL+SHIFT+M - Download newsgroup messages for offline reading
- CTRL+I - Go to Inbox
- CTRL+Y - Go to a folder
- F5 - Refresh newsgroup messages and headers
Message window
- ESC - Close message
- F3 or CTRL+SHIFT+F - Find text
- F7 - Check spelling (when sending)
- CTRL+SHIFT+S - Insert signature (when sending)
- CTRL+ENTER or ALT+S - Send message or post to newsgroup
- CTRL+TAB - Switch among Edit, Source, and Preview tabs in Source Edit view
Audio:
- Ctrl+M - Go to Music
- Ctrl+R - Rip CD
- Ctrl+Shift+C - Turn on or off closed captioning
- Ctrl+Shift+F - Fast-forward song
- Ctrl+Shift+P - Play audio file or song
- F8 - Mute volume
- F9 - Decrease volume
- F10 - Increase volume
DVDs:
- Ctrl+Shift+M - Go to DVD menu
- Arrow keys - Change DVD angle
- Ctrl+Shift+B - Rewind
- Ctrl+Shift+F - Fast-forward
- Ctrl+Shift+P - Play
- Ctrl+Shift+S - Stop
- Ctrl+Shift+A - Change DVD audio selection
- Ctrl+U - Change DVD subtitle selection
General Commands:
- Ctrl+B - Skip backward or replay selection
- Ctrl+F - Skip forward or move to next selection
- Ctrl+P - Pause current activity
Pictures:
- Ctrl+I - Go to Pictures
- Ctrl+Shift+P - Play slide show
- Ctrl+Shift+S - Stop slide show
- Down arrow or Right arrow - Skip to next picture
- Up arrow or Left arrow - Skip back to previous picture
- Enter - Zoom a picture
Radio:
- Ctrl+A - Go to Radio
- Ctrl+Shift+P - Resume playing radio
- Ctrl+Shift+S - Stop live radio
TV:
- Ctrl+G - Go to guide
- Ctrl+O - Go to Recorded TV
- Ctrl+R - Record TV show
- Ctrl+Shift+B - Rewind TV (recorded or live)
- Ctrl+Shift+F - Fast-forward TV (recorded or live)
- Ctrl+Shift+S - Stop recording or stop playing TV
- Ctrl+Shift+P - Resume playing TV
- Ctrl+T - Go to live TV
- Page Down - Previous channel
- Page Up - Next channel
Videos:
- Ctrl+E - Go to Videos
- Ctrl+Shift+B - Rewind
- Ctrl+Shift+F - Fast-forward
- Ctrl+Shift+S - Stop
Windows Media Player 11 Shortcuts :
- CTRL+1 - Switch to full mode
- CTRL+2 - Switch to skin mode
- CTRL+B - Play the previous item
- CTRL+F - Play the next item
- CTRL+E - Move the focus to the search box in the library
- CTRL+H - Turn shuffle on or off
- CTRL+M - Show or hide the Classic Menus (menu bar) in full mode
- CTRL+N - Create a playlist
- CTRL+O - Open a file
- CTRL+P - Play or pause a file
- CTRL+S - Stop playback
- CTRL+SHIFT+B - Rewind video
- CTRL+SHIFT+C - Turn captions and subtitles on or off
- CTRL+SHIFT+F - Fast forward through video or music
- CTRL+SHIFT+G - Play faster than normal speed (time compression)
- CTRL+SHIFT+N - Play at normal speed
- CTRL+SHIFT+S - Play slower than normal speed (time expansion)
- CTRL+T - Repeat the playlist
- CTRL+W - Close or stop playing a file
- F1 - Open Help
- F2 - Edit media information on a selected item in the library
- F3 - Add media files to the library
- F5 - Refresh information in the panes
- F6 - Increase the size of album art
- SHIFT+F6 - Decrease the size of album art
- F7 - Mute the volume
- F8 - Decrease the volume
- F9 - Increase the volume
- F10 - Show the Classic Menus (menu bar)
- F11 - Switch to full-screen mode
Windows Movie Maker Shortcuts :
- 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
Windows Photo Gallery 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
Windows Sidebar 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
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Related Tutorials
- How to Underline Keyboard Shortcuts in Vista
- How to Turn the Toggle Keys Beep Alert On or Off in Vista
- How to Create a Keyboard Shortcut for a Program in Vista
- How to Use Sticky Keys in Vista
- How to Disable and Enable Windows Hotkeys in Vista
- How to Enable or Disable Auto-Hide for Vista Explorer Full Screen F11
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