About Microsoft Windows — Common Windows Information
Microsoft Windows is an operating system used to manage applications and files on the computer. What you will mainly deal with is the graphical interface. This allows you to open and operate multiple applications and files simultaneously. Generally the mouse is used to interact with Windows but many other devices can be used as well, including the keyboard.
Common Key Commands
- Start Menu — Windows Key or Ctrl+Esc
- Navigate Start Menu
- Arrow keys to move up, down, left, and right.
- Select or Expand Item — Enter
- To get to the menu bar press Alt
- File — Alt+F
- Help — Alt+H
- Remove previous character — Backspace
- Remove next character — Delete
- Select All — Ctrl+A
- Copy — Ctrl+C
- Cut — Ctrl+X
- Paste — Ctrl+V
- Switch between applications — Alt+Tab
- Close Application — Alt+F4 or go to File menu
Internet Explorer Getting Started
- Move to Address Bar — ALT+D
- Previous Page — Backspace or ALT+Left Arrow
- Next Page — Shift+Backspace or ALT+Right Arrow
- Cycle through links and forms (shift for previous) — Tab
Windows Calculator Helpful Hints
- Clear Memory — CTRL+L
- Clear Calculation — ESC
- Clear Display — DELETE
