What Is a Compound Key?

A key combination means that two or three keys are used together to achieve a certain function, which simplifies the steps. Usually you press and hold each key in turn to achieve the goal. Using a combination of keys can save a lot of complicated steps, we will be more relaxed by learning to use more combinations of keys.

Key combination

A key combination means that two or three keys are used together to achieve a certain function, which simplifies the steps. Usually you press and hold each key in turn to achieve the goal. Using a combination of keys can save a lot of complicated steps, we will be more relaxed by learning to use more combinations of keys.

There are many key combinations such as: CTRL + N to create a new file, CTRL + O to open the Open File dialog box, CTRL + P to open the Print dialog box, and so on.

Chinese name

Key combination

Explanation

2 or 3 keys used together

Provenance

Computer use

Common usage

F1 display the current program or windows

For example, used in document editing software

You can use some key combinations in smart phones and digital players to achieve the corresponding functions.

First, common usage:

F1 displays the help content of the current program or windows.

F2 When you select a file, it means "rename"

F3 Open the "Find: All Files" dialog box when you are on the desktop

F10 or ALT activate the menu bar of the current program

windows key or CTRL + ESC to open the start menu

CTRL + ALT + DELETE Open and close the program dialog box in win9x

DELETE deletes the selected selection, if it is a file, it will be put in the recycle bin

SHIFT + DELETE delete the selected selection, if it is a file, it will be directly deleted instead of being placed in the recycle bin

CTRL + N Create a new file

CTRL + O Opens the Open File dialog box

CTRL + P Open the Print dialog box

CTRL + S save the current operation file

CTRL + X Cut selected items to clipboard

CTRL + INSERT or CTRL + C Copy selected items to clipboard

SHIFT + INSERT or CTRL + V to paste the contents of the clipboard to the current position

ALT + BACKSPACE or CTRL + Z to undo the previous operation

ALT + SHIFT + BACKSPACE Redo the previous undo operation

Winndows key + L can put the system into locked state under any interface

Winndows + M Minimize all open windows

Windows key + CTRL + M will restore the size and position of the window before the previous operation

Windows key + E Open Explorer

Windows key + F Opens the Find: All Files dialog box

Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box

Windows key + BREAK Opens the System Properties dialog box

Windows key + CTRL + F Opens the Find: Computer dialog box

SHIFT + F10 or right-click to open the shortcut menu of the currently active project

SHIFT Press and hold when inserting a CD to skip automatic CD playback. Press and hold when opening the word, you can skip the self-starting macro

ALT + F4 close the current application

ALT + SPACEBAR Open the upper left menu of the program

ALT + TAB switch the current program

ALT + ESC switch the current program

ALT + ENTER will switch the MSDOS window running under windows between window and full screen state

PRINT SCREEN Copy the current screen image to the clipboard

ALT + PRINT SCREEN Copy the currently active program window to the clipboard

CTRL + F4 close the current text in the current application (such as in word)

CTRL + F6 switch to the next text in the current application (plus shift to jump to the previous

A window)

ALT + RIGHT ARROW Display the previous page (forward key)

ALT + LEFT ARROW Display the next page (back key)

CTRL + TAB to switch between frames on the page (plus shift reverse)

F5 refresh

CTRL + F5 forcibly refresh

Destination shortcut

F10 Activate the menu bar in the program

Underlined letters on the ALT + menu execute the corresponding command on the menu

CTRL + F4 Close the current window in the multi-document interface program

ALT + F4 Close the current window or exit the program

CTRL + C

CTRL + X Cut

DELETE

F1 Display help for selected dialog item

ALT + Spacebar to display the system menu of the current window

SHIFT + F10 Display the shortcut menu of the selected item

CTRL + ESC Display the Start menu

ALT + hyphen (-) Display system menu of multi-document interface program

CTR L + V paste

Hold ALT and press TAB repeatedly to switch to the last used window

ALT + TAB switch to another window

CTRL + Z Undo

Second, use the shortcut keys of "Windows Explorer"

NUM LOCK + minus sign (-) If the current selection is expanded, you want to collapse or select the subfolder left arrow

Collapse the selected folder

NUM LOCK + * If the current selection is collapsed, to expand or select the first subfolder right arrow expand all folders under the current selection

NUM LOCK + Plus sign (+) Expand selected folder

F6 switch between left and right panes

Third, use the WINDOWS key

You can use the following shortcuts for Microsoft Natural Keyboard or any other compatible keyboard with Windows logo key

Shortcut. Destination shortcut

WINDOWS + TAB cycle through buttons on the taskbar

WINDOWS + F displays "Find: All Files"

CTRL + WINDOWS + F Display "Find: Computer"

WINDOWS + F1 displays "Help"

WINDOWS + R shows "Run" command

WINDOWS displays the Start menu

WINDOWS + BREAK Show System Properties dialog box

WINDOWS + E displays "Windows Explorer"

WINDOWS + D minimize or restore all windows

SHIFT + WINDOWS + M undo minimize all windows

Fourth, use the shortcut keys of "My Computer" and "Windows Explorer"

Hold the SHIFT key and click the Close button (only for "My Computer") to close the selected folder and all its parent folders

ALT + left arrow move backward to previous view

ALT + right arrow move forward to previous view

BACKSPACE View the previous folder

Five, use the shortcut keys in the dialog

ESC cancel current task

If the current control is a button, click the button or if the current control is a check box, select or clear the check box or if the current control is an option button, click the option space bar

ALT + underlined letter Click on the corresponding command

ENTER Click the selected button

SHIFT + TAB Move backwards through options

CTRL + SHIFT + TAB Move backward on the tab

TAB move forward on options

CTRL + TAB Move forward on the tab

BACKSPACE If a folder is selected in the "Save As" or "Open" dialog box, the previous folder is opened

F4 Opens "Save to" or "Review" in the "Save As" or "Open" dialog

F5 Refresh the "Save As" or "Open" dialog

Six, use the "Desktop", "My Computer" and "Windows Explorer" shortcut keys

When selecting an item, you can use the following shortcuts. Destination shortcut

Hold SHIFT to insert CD-ROM without inserting "AutoPlay" function

CTRL drag files copy files hold

CTRL + SHIFT Drag a file to create a shortcut

SHIFT + DELETE delete an item immediately without putting it in the Recycle Bin

F3 displays "Find: All Files"

APPLICATION key displays the shortcut menu of the project

F5 refresh the contents of the window

F2 Rename Project

CTRL + A Select all items

ALT + ENTER or ALT + double click to view items

The APPLICATION key can be used with the Microsoft Natural Keyboard or other compatible keys with the APPLICATION key

Shortcuts for Microsoft Magnification Program

The combination of the Windows logo key and other keys is used here. Shortcut key purpose

Windows Logo + PRINT SCREEN Copy screen to clipboard (including mouse cursor)

Windows Logo + SCROLL LOCK Copy screen to clipboard (excluding mouse cursor)

Windows Logo + PAGE UP

Windows logo + PAGE DOWN toggle follow mouse cursor

Windows Logo + Up Arrow Increase Magnification

Windows logo + down arrow decrease magnification

Eight, use the shortcut keys for auxiliary options

Right SHIFT eight seconds switch filter key switch

Left ALT + left SHIFT + PRINT SCREEN switch high contrast switch

Left ALT + left SHIFT + NUM LOCK Toggle mouse button switch

SHIFT key switches sticky key switch five times

NUM LOCK switch switch for five seconds