CTRL+F4 (Close the active document in programs that enable you to have multiple documents open simultaneously).
ALT+SPACEBAR (Open the shortcut menu for the active window).
ALT+ENTER (Display the properties of the selected object).
ALT+F4 (Close the active item, or quit the active program).
ALT+ENTER (View the properties for the selected item).
SHIFT with any of the arrow keys (Select more than one item in a window or on the desktop, or select text in a document).
CTRL+SHIFT with any of the arrow keys (Highlight a block of text).
CTRL+UP ARROW (Move the insertion point to the beginning of the previous paragraph).
CTRL+DOWN ARROW (Move the insertion point to the beginning of the next paragraph).
CTRL+LEFT ARROW (Move the insertion point to the beginning of the previous word).
CTRL+RIGHT ARROW (Move the insertion point to the beginning of the next word).
CTRL+SHIFT while dragging an item (Create a shortcut to the selected item).
CTRL while dragging an item (Copy the selected item).
SHIFT+DELETE (Delete the selected item permanently without placing the item in the Recycle Bin).
PAUSE/BREAK Displays the Systems Properties dialog boxĭisplays the Utility Manager with Narrator, Magnifier, etc. Opens all windows and takes you right back to where you were Minimizes all windows and shows the Desktop When you press the Windows key with other specific keys, you are able to accomplish different tasks: This key is usually located near the space bar, between the Ctrl and Alt keys. The Windows key or Windows logo key was introduced by Microsoft to improve Windows functionality through the use of keyboard-based shortcuts. Windows Keyboard Shortcuts The Windows Key