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Chapter 4: Windows Basics
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Keyboard shortcuts
The following table shows a few shortcuts that you can use in Windows and 
almost all programs that run in Windows. For more information about 
shortcuts, see your Windows or program documentation.
To... Do this...
Copy a file, folder, text, or graphic Click the item, then press CTRL + C.
Cut a file, folder, text, or graphic Click the item, then press 
CTRL + X.
Paste a file, folder, text, or graphic Click inside the folder or window where you want to paste 
the object, then press 
CTRL + V.
Select multiple items in a list or window Click the first item, press and hold down the 
CTRL key, 
then click each of the remaining items.
Select multiple adjacent items in a list 
or window
Click the first item in the list, press and hold down the 
SHIFT key, then click the last item in the list.
Permanently delete a file or folder Click the file or folder, then press 
SHIFT + DELETE. The 
file or folder is permanently deleted. The file or folder is 
not stored in the Recycle Bin.
Rename a file or folder Click the file or folder, press F2, type the new name, then 
press 
ENTER.
Close the active window or program Press 
ALT + F4.
Switch to a different file, folder, or 
running program
Press 
ALT +TAB.
Help and 
Support
For more information about Windows keyboard shortcuts, 
click/tap Start, then click/tap Help and Support.
Type the keyword Windows keyboard shortcuts in the 
Search box  , then click/tap the 
arrow.










