Shortcuts & Keyboard Tricks

F2 to rename desktop items

function key shortcut to rename objects and folders
http://www.worldstart.com/tips/tips.php/1927

Shift to avoid automatically playing an audio CD

stop automatic play function
http://www.worldstart.com/tips/tips.php/1923

Control click-drag to copy / paste

CTRL click-drag copy/paste
http://www.worldstart.com/tips/tips.php/1921

Forward Slash Backslash

back slash, and what they mean to your PC
http://www.worldstart.com/tips/tips.php/1919

Really, really delete an item. Shift Delete.

One step, do not stop at the recycle bin, gone.
http://www.worldstart.com/tips/tips.php/1915

Ctrl + Esc to open the Start menu without the mouse

Here's an easy keyboard shortcut to the Start menu.
http://www.worldstart.com/tips/tips.php/1907

Win E to open My Documents

Windows key to access My Documents
http://www.worldstart.com/tips/tips.php/1905

Shortcut to My Documents

Make a shortcut to your documents
http://www.worldstart.com/tips/tips.php/1903

Double-click the Title bar

maximize and reduce window size
http://www.worldstart.com/tips/tips.php/1902

Control N (CTRL N) in Internet Explorer

open a new web browser window
http://www.worldstart.com/tips/tips.php/1898

Alt Key and Underlined letters in menus

mouseless navigation of dropdown menus
http://www.worldstart.com/tips/tips.php/1872

F7 Spell check word documents and email

F7 Spell check shortcut for email and word
http://www.worldstart.com/tips/tips.php/1868

Win-D or Windows D

Minimize all the open windows at once, and then bring them back again!
http://www.worldstart.com/tips/tips.php/1862

Save a draft in Outlook Express

Send email message later
http://www.worldstart.com/tips/tips.php/1859

Control F or Ctrl-F

Find it Fast!
http://www.worldstart.com/tips/tips.php/1858

Home key

http://www.worldstart.com/tips/tips.php/1856

Control + Click

Select or deselect items from a list
http://www.worldstart.com/tips/tips.php/1843

Shift + Click

Select a continuous list of items or emails
http://www.worldstart.com/tips/tips.php/1841

Check Box Headache

Uncheck & Recheck may do the trick
http://www.worldstart.com/tips/tips.php/1764

Restore Defaults

Undo changes made to your settings
http://www.worldstart.com/tips/tips.php/1761