Windows XP shortcuts

Oct 25, 2009 by admin

We use windows XP everyday but we seldom know the shortcut use in windows XP. Using shortcuts will save a lot of time if you get use to it. So, today I am sharing some shortcuts used in windows XP for you.

• To copy CTRL + C
• To cut CTRL + X
• To paste CTRL + V
• To undo CTRL + Z
• To delete DELETE
• To delete the item permanently without sending it to Recycle Bin SHIFT + DELETE
• While dragging press CTRL key and it will copy the item instead of moving it.
• To create shortcut of an item press CTRL + SHIFT and than drag the item.
• To rename the selected item press F2.
• CTRL + RIGHT ARROW moves the cursor to the start of the next word.
• CTRL + LEFT ARROW moves the cursor to the start of the previous word.
• CTRL + DOWN ARROW moves the cursor to the start of next paragraph.
• CTRL + UP ARROW moves the cursor to the start of previous paragraph.
• CTRL + SHIFT and ARROW KEY will highlight a block of text.
• To select many items on windows or desktop use SHIFT with arrow keys.
• Select all CTRL +A
• To search for files and folders press F3.
• To view properties of selected item press ALT + ENTER.
• To close or quit active window or program press ALT + F4.
• To open the shortcut menu for active window press ALT + SPACEBAR

These are some shortcuts that you can use in windows XP. I will post more shortcuts very soon.

More XP shortcuts here