Top Computer Keyboard Tips
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We have become so accustomed to mouse addiction that we do not realize how much it disrupts our workflow. Each time you reach for it, you are losing a little bit of focus and time. And have you ever accidentally pushed something while trying to hold your mouse?
The keyboard, on the other hand, is much more powerful than we know. And yet we still have no hands? There are some cool keyboard tricks that can help you save time and make you more productive.
Here's a simple to-do list for Windows, Office, Chrome, and Firefox keyboard shortcuts. We've also included universal keyboard shortcuts that work across multiple applications.
Windows
These keyboard shortcuts are specific to Windows. We've tested them on Windows 10, but most of them work on previous versions of Windows as well.
High Contrast: SHIFT + ALT + PRINT
In its default setting, this shortcut opens a warning window before any changes are implemented. Click Yes to switch to a higher contrast setting, or press Return.
This will expand the font on all open windows and change the colors to high contrast. For example, the desktop will be black, before there is black text in the white background it will be reversed. Clicking on the same key combination reverts to changes.
Rotate Screen: CTRL + ALT + UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT Arrow
It will not work on every machine as it depends on your graphics card and video drivers. However, if it works, it will rotate your desktop. This is the fastest way to run on uncertain prey.
You can make this change permanent through the display settings. Go to the Settings app (press Windows + I) and go to System> Display. Here you can change the orientation from landscape to portrait or inverted version of both.
Have you ever accidentally done this and can't figure out what happened? Take a look at this and other keyboard shortcuts that have been affected by the error.
Switch Between Open Windows: ALT + TAB
This keyboard shortcut launches an over window that shows all open programs. Hold down the ALT key and click TAB to move to the next application. Release both keys to open the selected window.
You can reverse the direction by holding ALT + SHIFT while pressing the TAB key.
Delete Without Confirmation: SHIFT + DEL
Do you hate windows asking if you really want to do this or that? Use this shortcut if you want to delete something quickly, without confirmation.
Do you want to make the Quick Delete route your default setting? Right-click the Recycle Bin on your desktop, select Properties, and remove the checkmark next to the Delivery Confirmation dialog.
Show Desktop / Restore Open Windows: Windows key + D
To see your desktop, press your keyboard shortcut instead of moving your mouse to the bottom right corner of your screen. Press it again to restore your windows exactly as it was before.
Lock System: Windows key + L
You should never leave your desktop. Before you head to Low or get some more, press the keyboard shortcut to lock your system. When you log back in, all the programs and windows that you left behind will appear.
If you can't bother typing in your super secure Microsoft password every time you log in to your desktop, set a short PIN instead.
Run Command Prompt as Administrator: Windows key + R, type cmd, hold CTRL + SHIFT, hit ENTER
This is a complex series of commands. But if you manage to do it correctly, you will have instant administrator access to the command prompt.
Unfortunately, this shortcut doesn't seem to work, according to the Windows 10 Creator Update. Alternatively, press Windows + X to open the Instant Access menu, then use the UP / DOWN arrow keys to move the command prompt (admin) entry, and press ENTER.
Shut Down: Windows key + X, U, I / U / R / H / S
You can close Windows with a few button clicks. It all starts with Windows + X to open the Instant Access menu, followed by the UK to increase shutdown or sign out options. Finally, press I to sign out, U to turn off, R to restart, H to hibernate, and S to sleep.
Create Your Own Desktop Keyboard Shortcut Key
Are there folders or applications you need most? Why not make your keyboard shortcut for quick access to these tools.
Note: This will only work for shortcuts located on your desktop!
First you need to create a real desktop shortcut. In Windows 10, this has become something else. Right-click on the application in its Programs folder or send to the taskbar from the Start menu and right-click on the SHIFT + Taskbar icon, then select Create Shortcut from the context menu.
Make sure the shortcut is sitting on your desktop. Now right-click on the shortcut and select Properties. You should see a line that is cut short: None. Click on this line and then click on a letter on your keyboard, for example P. This will generate a shortcut, here CTRL + ALT + P.
Mozilla Firefox & Google Chrome
Here we have selected keyboard shortcuts that work in both browsers and possibly other browsers.
Jump to Open Tabs: CTRL + [tab #1-9]
Instead of scrolling through all your open tabs, you can quickly jump to a specific tab if you know its position. For example, clicking on CTRL + 4 will go to tab number 4 (on the left). With CTRL + 9 you get to the last tab, no matter how open you are.
Move Through Tabs: CTRL + TAB or CTRL + SHIFT + TAB
Too many tabs open to help with previous shortcuts? As with Windows, you can use the CTRL + TAB shortcut to move all your open tabs from left to right. Shift key to go from right to left.
Close Tab: CTRL + F4
A quick, mouse less way to close a tab.
Open Closed Tab's: CTRL + SHIFT + T
Did you accidentally close that tab? Restore it using this key combination, CTRL + SHIFT + T
Scroll PageDown or PageUp: SPACEBAR or SHIFT + SPACEBAR
Position your mouse wheel and use the spacebar to bring a website up and down.
Toggle Full Screen: F11
Quickly change into full screen mode.
Universal Keyboard Tips
The following keyboard shortcuts will work in most Windows programs:
Undo and Redo: CTRL + Z and CTRL + Y
I'm sure you all know that you can undo changes by using the CTRL + Z shortcut. This is a great shortcut to remember when you get messed up. Yes, we all wish this feature existed in real life.
Did you know that you can also undo a reversal, that is, what do you do using the CTRL + Y key combination? This feature is most useful, however, when you have to repeat a task, such as sticking the same information in several places.
Close Windows: ALT + F4
This will close the existing window in Focus faster. You can also use it to close your browser, including all open tabs. Note that CTRL + Z will not work here. And to restore browser tabs - CTRL + SHIFT + T - only works when another browser window is still open.
Zoom: CTRL + Mouse Wheel or Touchpad Scroll
With high resolution screens, we often find that the text on the website is too small to read correctly. Here's a little trick that can quickly increase the font size for better reading. Yes, it does require your mouse, though you can use your touchpad instead.
While you hold the CTRL key, move your mouse wheel to increase or decrease the font size. When used in Windows File Explorer, this shortcut will continue to run through different layout settings.
It is very useful for a website to fit the size of your window rather than adopting a browser window. Or you can use it to quickly change the zoom level in a Word document. Press CTRL + 0 to restore the default zoom level.
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