Microsoft Windows Shortcut Keys List
Alt + Tab Switch between open applications.
Alt + Shift + Tab Switch backward between open applications.
Alt + Print Screen Create screenshot for the current program.
Ctrl + Alt + Del Reboot/Windows task manager.
Ctrl + Esc Bring up the start menu.
Alt + Esc Switch between applications on the taskbar.
F2 Rename selected icon.
F3 Start find from the desktop.
F4 Open the drive selection when browsing.
F5 Refresh contents.
Alt + F4 Close current open program.
Ctrl + F4 Close window in program.
Ctrl + Plus Key Automatically adjust widths of all columns in Windows Explorer.
Alt + Enter Open properties window of selected icon or program.
Shift + F10 Simulate right-click on selected item.
Shift + Del Delete programs/files permanently.
Holding Shift During Boot up Boot safe mode or bypass system files.
Holding Shift During Boot up When putting in an audio CD, will prevent CD Player from playing.