Welcome back readers! On this occasion, we enter the exciting world of computing to teach you a new skill: how to manage Windows and navigate through it using only the keyboard. Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you didn’t have a mouse to use with your computer, or the mouse you had was malfunctioning?
Ultimately, the mouse is still an accessory, and the truth is that it is not necessary to navigate through the folders, menus, and windows of Windows: we can do all that and more using the keys on our keyboard. Below, we present the main keyboard shortcuts that you should know to move like a fish in the water through your operating system.
– Open the Start menu: Windows key.
– Close the current window: Alt + F4.
– Switch between open applications: Alt + Tab.
– Copy: Ctrl + C.
– Cut: Ctrl + X.
– Paste: Ctrl + V.
– Undo: Ctrl + Z.
– Navigate menu options: Up and Down arrows.
– Select menu options: Right arrow.
– Go back to menu options: Left arrow.
– Open File Explorer: Windows key + E.
– Search for files and folders: Windows key + F.
– Minimize all windows: Windows key + D.
– Open Accessibility Options screen: Windows key + U.
– Log out: Windows key + L.
These are just some of the important keyboard shortcuts that you can use to navigate Windows without using the mouse. Practice these shortcuts and you will soon realize that you will be able to navigate your computer much faster.
Additionally, there are more advanced keyboard shortcuts that can be useful in specific situations. Some of them include:
– Open Task Manager: Ctrl + Shift + Esc.
– Take a screenshot: Windows key + Print Screen.
– Switch input languages: Windows key + Spacebar.
– Open item context menu: Menu key (usually located between Ctrl and Windows keys).
– Open Settings window: Windows key + I.
While using these keyboard shortcuts and combining them with regular mouse usage, you will notice a significant increase in your productivity and you will be able to make better use of your time on your computer. It’s time to stop relying too much on the mouse and start mastering the keyboard!
