Delete keyboard shortcut. Assignment of keys of a keyboard of a personal computer

The possibilities of Windows 7 seem to be limitless: creating documents, sending letters, writing programs, processing photos, audio and video materials - far from full list what can be done with this smart machine. However, the operating system keeps secrets that are not known to every user, but that allow you to optimize your work. One of these is the use of hotkeys.

Keyboard shortcuts on Windows 7 are certain combinations with which you can perform different tasks... Of course, you can use a mouse for this, but knowing these combinations will allow you to work on your computer faster and easier.

Classic keyboard shortcuts for Windows 7

Ctrl + C- Performs copying of text fragments (which were previously selected) or electronic documents;
Ctrl + V- Insert text fragments or files;
Ctrl + A- Selection of text in a document or all elements in a directory;
Ctrl + X- Cutting out part of the text or any files. This command is different from the command "Copy" the fact that when you insert a cut fragment of text / files, this fragment is not saved in its original place;
Ctrl + S- Procedure for saving a document or project;
Ctrl + P- Calls the tab for setting and printing;
Ctrl + O- Calls the tab for selecting a document or project, which can be opened;
Ctrl + N- Procedure for creating new documents or projects;
Ctrl + Z- Operation of canceling the performed action;
Ctrl + Y- Operation of repetition of the performed action;
Delete- Removing an item. If this key is used with a file, it will be moved to "Basket"... In case of accidental deletion, the file can be restored from there;
Shift + Delete- Deleting a file irrevocably, without moving to "Basket".

Keyboard shortcuts for Windows 7 when working with text

In addition to classic combinations Windows 7 keys, there are special combinations that execute commands when the user works with text. Knowing these commands is especially useful for those who are learning or already practicing blind typing. Thus, you can not only quickly type text, but also edit it. Such combinations can work in various editors.

Ctrl + B- Makes the selected text bold;
Ctrl + I- Makes the selected text italic;
Ctrl + U- Makes the selected text underlined;
Ctrl+"Arrow (left, right)"- Moves the cursor in the text either to the beginning of the current word (with the left arrow), or to the beginning of the next word in the text (when pressing the right arrow). If you also hold down the Shift, then the cursor will not move, but the selection of words to the right or to the left of it, depending on the arrow;
Ctrl + Home- Moves the cursor to the beginning of the document (you do not need to select the text for transfer);
Ctrl + End- Moves the cursor to the end of the document (the transfer will occur without text selection);
Delete- Deletes the text that has been selected.

Keyboard shortcuts when working with "Explorer", "Windows", "Desktop" Windows 7

Windows 7 allows using the keys to execute various commands for switching and changing the appearance of windows, when working with panels and a conductor. All this is aimed at increasing the speed and convenience of work.

Win + Home- Maximizes all background windows. Collapses them when pressed again;
Alt + Enter- Switch to full screen mode. When pressed again, the command returns to its original position;
Win + D- Hides all open windows, when pressed again, the command returns everything to its original position;
Ctrl + Alt + Delete- Calls up a window in which you can perform the following actions: "Block computer", "Change user", "Log out", "Change password…", "Start Task Manager";
Ctrl + Alt + ESC- Calls "Task Manager";
Win + R- Opens a tab "Launching the program"(command "Start" — "Run");
PrtSc (PrintScreen)- Launching the full screen capture procedure;
Alt + PrtSc- Launching the snapshot procedure for a specific window only;
F6- Moving the user between different panels;
Win + T- A procedure that allows you to switch in the forward direction between windows on the taskbar;
Win + Shift- A procedure that allows you to switch in the opposite direction between windows on the taskbar;
Shift + RMB- Activation of the main menu for windows;
Win + Home- Maximize or minimize all windows in the background;
Win+"up arrow"- Enables full screen mode for the window in which the work is performed;
Win+"arrow to down"- Resizing to the smaller side of the involved window;
Shift + Win+"up arrow"- Increases the involved window to the size of the entire desktop;
Win+Left arrow- Moves the affected window to the leftmost area of the screen;
Win+Right arrow- Moves the affected window to the rightmost area of the screen;
Ctrl + Shift + N- Creates a new directory in the explorer;
Alt + P- Inclusion of an overview panel for digital signatures;
Alt+"up arrow"- Allows you to move between directories one level up;
Shift + RMB on file- Launching additional functionality in the context menu;
Shift + RMB on a folder- Inclusion of additional items in the context menu;
Win + P- Enabling the function of adjacent equipment or additional screen;
Win++ or — - Enabling the functionality of the screen magnifier on Windows 7. Increases or decreases the scale of icons on the screen;
Win + G- Start moving between active directories.

F1 - calls Windows "help" or the help window of the active program. In Microsoft Word, the Shift + F1 key combination displays text formatting;
F2 - renames the selected object on the desktop or in the explorer window;
F3- opens a search window for a file or folder on the desktop and in explorer. The Shift + F3 key combination is often used to search backward;
F4- opens a drop-down list, for example, a list of the address bar in the 'My Computer' window or in Explorer. The keyboard shortcuts Alt + F4 in Windows are used to close applications, and Ctrl + F4- to close part of a document or program (for example, tabs) ;
F5- Refreshes the active window of the open web page, desktop, explorer, and so on. V Microsoft PowerPoint F5 starts showing the slideshow from the beginning, and the key combination Shift + F5− from the current slide;
F6-switch between screen elements in a window or on the desktop. In the explorer and Internet Explorer- moving between the main part of the window and the address bar;
F7 - checks spelling (in Word, Excel);
F8- when loading the operating system, selects the boot mode.
In the Word editor, includes enhanced text selection.
The selection of a fragment from the initial to the final position of the cursor occurs without holding down the Shift key.
Pressing F8 again selects the word closest to the cursor.
The third is a sentence containing it.
Fourth paragraph. Fifth, the document.
You can remove the last selection by pressing the Shift + F8 keyboard shortcut.
You can disable the mode by pressing Esc;

F9 - in some programs updates the selected fields;
F10- activates the full menu, and the key combination Shift + F10 activates the context menu;
F11 - switches the window to full screen mode and back, for example, in Internet Explorer;
F12- go to the choice of parameters for saving the file
(File -> Save As).

In a standard PC / AT keyboard, the alphanumeric block consists of 47 keys and includes keys for entering letters, numbers, punctuation, arithmetic, and special characters. The effect of these keys depends on the register (lower - upper) in which these keys are pressed.

The control keys Shift, Ctrl, Caps Lock, Alt and AltGr (right Alt) are also called modifier keys, since they are designed to change the actions of other keys.
Shift (read "Shift") - upper case key (non-fixed switching). Used in conjunction with other keys, such as alphanumeric keys for uppercase letters and uppercase letters.
In addition, the Shift key is used as a modifier in keyboard shortcuts and mouse clicks. For example, in order to open the link in a separate window in the browser, you need to click on the link with the mouse button,
while holding down the Shift key.

Ctrl (read "control") - used in combination with other keys, for example:
Ctrl + A- on Windows selects all text in the window;
Ctrl + B- in MS Word editor switches the font to "bold-normal";
Ctrl + С- in programs with WinAPI copies the text to the clipboard, and in console programs - ends the command;
Ctrl + F- in many programs calls the search dialog;
Ctrl + I- in MS Word editor switches the font to "italic-normal";
Ctrl + N- in programs with a multi-window interface opens a new empty window;
Ctrl + O- in many programs calls the dialog for opening an existing file;
Ctrl + P- in many programs sends text to print or calls the print dialog;
Ctrl + Q- exit from it in some programs;
Ctrl + R- in browsers refreshes the content of the window;
Ctrl + S- saves the current file in many programs
or calls the save dialog;
Ctrl + T- opens a new tab in browsers;
Ctrl + U- in MS Word editor toggles text underlines;
Ctrl + V- in programs with WinAPI pastes the contents of the clipboard;
Ctrl + W- closes the current window in some programs;
Ctrl + Z- in many programs cancels the last action;
Ctrl + F5- in browsers refreshes the content;
Ctrl + Home- in programs with a text field, goes to the beginning of the edited document;
Ctrl + End- in programs with a text field makes a transition to the end of the edited document;
Ctrl + - in Total Commander switches to the root directory of the disk.

Alt (read "Alt") - used in conjunction with other keys, modifying their action. For example:
Alt + F4- closes them in all programs;
Alt + F7- in some programs calls the search dialog;
Alt + F10- in some file managers calls the directory tree;
Alt + Tab- on Windows, navigates to the next running window;
Alt + letter - in some programs calls menu commands or opens menu columns.

In addition, the keyboard shortcuts Alt + Shift or Ctrl + Shift are commonly used to switch keyboard layouts.
Capslock (read "Kapslok") - transition to upper case mode (fixed switching). Pressing the key again cancels this mode. Used when typing

IN CAPITAL letters.

Control key Esc (read "Escape"), used to cancel the current operation or last change, minimizing the application, moving to the previous menu or screen, or deselecting the selection, located in the left corner of the keyboard next to the function key block.

In the Windows operating system, the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Shift + Esc invokes the Task Manager.
Tab (reads "Tab") - in text editors enters a tab character and works with indents, and in graphical interfaces moves focus between elements. For example, moving between the desktop, the Start button, the panel Quick start», The taskbar and the system tray.
The AppsKey key is the same as right-clicking and brings up the context menu for the selected item.

Linefeed Enter key - is used to enter a linefeed when typing text, select a menu item, submit a command for execution or confirm an action, and so on.

Backspace (reads "Backspace") - in the text editing mode deletes the character to the left of the cursor, and outside the typing area - returns to the previous program screen or web page in the browser.
Delete (reads "Divides") - deletes the selected object, the selected text fragment
or the character to the right of the input cursor.

The Insert key (read "Insert") is used to switch between the modes of insertion (as it were, the text moves apart) and replacement (new characters replace the existing text) when editing text.
The shortcut keys Ctrl + Insert replaces the "copy" command, and Shift + Insert - "paste". In the file managers Total Commander and FAR Manager, the key is used to select a file or folder.
PrtScn (print screen) (reads "Print screen") - takes a screenshot and places it on the clipboard. In combination with the Alt key, a snapshot is copied to the clipboard
the currently active window.

The ScrLk (Scroll Lock) service key (read "Scroll Lock") blocks scrolling and when it is activated with the cursor keys, the contents of the entire screen are shifted, which is very convenient when editing large tables, for example, in Excel.
Pause / Break (read "Pause" or "Break") - pauses the computer. In modern operating systems, this key is relevant only during computer startup.

The up, down, right and left arrows refer to the cursor control keys and allow you to navigate through the menu items, move the input cursor to the corresponding side by one position. Combined with the Ctrl key, the arrows move to a greater distance. For example, in Microsoft Word, Ctrl + ← moves the cursor one word to the left.
With the Shift key, a block of text is selected.
The Home and End keys move the cursor to the beginning and end of the current line in a document or file list.

What hotkeys are useful to know.
The key combination Ctrl + Shift + Esc is irreplaceable when the computer freezes, it calls the "Task Manager", with which you can end the process, remove the task or shut down the computer.

Alt + Tab lets you switch between open windows. A panel with all open applications appears in the center of the screen, and when you select the active window, you need to press the Tab key several times without releasing the Alt key.
The Alt + Space combination (space) opens the window's system menu, with which you can restore, move, maximize, minimize and close the window without using the mouse.
Alt + Shift or Ctrl + Shift - switch keyboard layout.

Using Win + D, you can minimize all windows and show the desktop, and the Win + M keys minimize all windows except dialog ones.
Win + E opens the My Computer folder.
Win + F - open a window to search for a file or folder.

Ctrl or Control key is a special key on a computer keyboard. It is usually not used alone, but in combination with other keys.

Location of the Ctrl key on the keyboard

Keyboard shortcuts with Ctrl on Windows

Ctrl shortcuts and other keys - the most commonly used in the Windows operating system. Among them are working with the clipboard and canceling the operation. The Control key is conveniently located on the keyboard, making it comfortable enough to perform various service functions in programs and operating systems. Most of these combinations are used not only in Windows, but also in other operating systems: Linux, FreeBSD, MacOS. Most of the so-called hotkeys are implemented with the Ctrl key.

The shortcut Ctrl + C

This keyboard shortcut is used to copy the selected object or text to the Windows clipboard. In console applications, this combination is used to force termination of the program (analogous to Ctrl + Break). In Linux and BSD console applications, this key combination is used to exit the program.

The shortcut Ctrl + X

The usual function of this keyboard shortcut is to cut an object or text to the clipboard. When editing text, this will remove the text from the source and place it on the clipboard. When working with files, this key combination will not delete the object until it is inserted in another location. If you cut a file and then copy another object to the clipboard, the original file remains in place.

The shortcut Ctrl + V

When you press the Ctrl + V key combination, an object or text from the clipboard is pasted. In the case of a file, if it was cut before, this file will be deleted from the destination folder.

The shortcut Ctrl + B

When editing text, this keyboard shortcut is used to make the selected text bold.

The shortcut Ctrl + N

Usually, pressing Ctrl and N at the same time creates a new object.

The shortcut Ctrl + Z

One of the most useful keyboard shortcuts is canceling an operation. People make mistakes and Control + Z lets you undo recent operations. Unfortunately, this only works when editing a document and does not work for the file system. Although there is a Recycle Bin for the file system.

The shortcut Ctrl + D

This combination is used by browsers to bookmark a page.

The shortcut Ctrl + Esc

The shortcut Ctrl + Shift + Esc

This is one of the system keyboard shortcuts. Used to open the Windows Task Manager.

The shortcut Ctrl + Insert

The use of this key combination is the same as combinations Ctrl + C.

Old Soviet computers had an analogue of the Ctrl key. It was called UPR... It was used to perform the same functions as the Ctrl key.

Klavshia Ctrl on Macs

On Apple computers, the Ctrl key is the Command key. It is used for about the same.

Key code

When you click on left Ctrl key the scancode 14 is sent, and when you release F0 14. When you press right Ctrl key the scancode E0 14 is sent, and when F0 is released E0 14.

This article will focus on well-known, interesting, necessary and useful keyboard shortcuts, which probably many do not know. However, if you get used to using them, then as a result you can save a lot of time. And since time is money, and computers are our everything, this article is a must-read and understand for everyone!

1. Magnifier (magnification)

Win + +/-

What does an activated magnifier look like in lens mode (there is also a full screen mode, then the whole screen will be the magnifier)

When vision is to hell, and you need to consider part of the screen, you can greatly increase it and view the screen as if through a magnifying glass.

2. Increased contrast

Shift + Alt + Print Screen

Folder view in high contrast mode

This combination enables or disables high contrast mode

3. Flip (rotate) the screen to any side

Ctrl + Alt + arrows (up / down / left / right)

Inverted screen view

The arrows flip the screen in the direction indicated. This function will be useful on laptops, when, for example, you need to see how something looks in height, or if you need to turn the laptop over. This is how designers turn the screen to see more. Or so you can make fun of your friends. In general, you yourself will figure out how to apply this interesting feature.

This trick does not work everywhere (depending on the video card).

4. Fast switching between windows

Alt + Tab

When you switch, you will see a side-by-side view of all open windows. The view may differ depending on the windows version. Pictured is Window 10.

When many windows are open, it is often convenient to switch between them not with the mouse, but with the keyboard using Alt + Tab. For selection desired window, do not release ALT and press TAB.

However, with a large number of windows, this is not always convenient. However, when you work with two windows, between which you often need to switch - this combination will be indispensable. One way or another, every modern person should know and be in the habit of using this combination.

Alt + Esc similar to Alt + Tab, except that window switching occurs in the order in which the windows were opened.

By the way, such a switch can be called using the combination Win + Tab.

5. Quick file deletion (past the recycle bin)

Shift + Del

Windows always asks you to confirm the deletion of a file, and sooner or later such a confirmation window becomes annoying. This combination will delete the selected file immediately without confirmation.

By the way, you can turn off confirmation in the basket settings. To do this, right-click on the shopping cart (on the desktop), click on the Settings item and uncheck the box next to "Show confirmation window".

Disable confirmation of file deletion

6. Quick switch to the desktop (minimize all windows)

Pressing this combination again will return all previously open windows, as if you had not minimized anything.

By the way, you can get to the desktop by clicking an implicit button at the end of the toolbar (next to the clock).

Another option to minimize all windows is to grab any window by the top with the mouse and shake it (left right left right). This will close all active windows, except for the window you grabbed ... Such a thing is called Aero Shake, which can also be done using the keyboard shortcut Win + Home.

7. Quick exit from the profile (account)

This combination will only be useful if a password has been set in your profile. By clicking it, you can quickly exit the profile without turning off the computer, thereby blocking access to it. You will be able to enter the profile again only after entering the password. At the same time, everything in the profile will remain exactly as it was before the exit, including all open application windows and so on (as if you had not exited).

8. Minimizing, maximizing, moving windows

Win + up / down- maximizes / minimizes the current window to full screen (if it can be maximized). These combinations are similar to clicking on the middle button of a window.

Win + left / right- will place the window exactly on the left or right half of the screen.

Work in two windows at the same time

Win + Shift + Left / Right- will move the window to the adjacent monitor (when using 2 or more monitors).

9. Other interesting and useful combinations

Win + B - activates switching in the system tray. It can come in handy if the mouse suddenly stops working.

Ctrl + Shift + N - quick creation a new folder in the current directory.

Win + Pause / Break- opens the system window (basic data of your Windows). It will be useful when you need to see the name of the computer or information about the system.

Ctrl + Shift + Esc - task manager, the same as Ctrl + Alt + Del in earlier versions of Windows.

Shift + F10 - opens the context menu of a file, folder. Same as right-clicking. However, in this case, we will see underscores under the letters and when the corresponding letter is pressed on the keyboard, the desired menu item will be selected. Well, or you can just go to the desired menu item with the arrows and press enter.

Context menu

Alt + Enter- opens the properties of a folder, file. There you can see the size, creation date, etc.

10. Meaning of function keys (F1 F2 F3 F4 ...)

Each keyboard has function keys, but not all of us know the purpose of these keys, and half of them are assigned common tasks:

F1- call for help (help).
F2 *- editing. Rename a file, folder.
F3 *- Search. Allows you to search for the desired files, folders. If the search is open, it focuses on the search bar. In programs, enables or starts a search.
F4- output. Closing.
F5 *- page refresh.
F6- button for switching between viewing modes.
F7- no specific function (depends on the application).
F8- if pressed during Windows startup, allows you to select the boot mode. Otherwise, it depends on the application.
F9- to enter the boot menu (boot menu) on some models of motherboards. This menu allows you to specify HDD from which you want to boot your computer. Typically, changing the options on this menu is required when installing Windows.
F10- most often - this is a call or closure of the program menu.
F11 *- most often it is switching to full screen mode and back.
F12- no strict function. Depends on the program. It is often used to call the program menu. In Word, this key is used to save an open document.

What are hotkeys?

To begin with, let's figure out what "hot key combinations" we are talking about.

Hotkeys or keyboard shortcut(they are also shortcut keys) are combinations of simultaneously pressed buttons on the keyboard, which allow you to quickly perform any action.

That is, by holding down two or three buttons on the keyboard, you replace several actions with the mouse, thereby significantly speeding up your work at the computer.

Where can you use keyboard shortcuts?

On different operating systems(Windows, Linux, Mac OS) are used different combinations keys, but some of them are identical.

In most programs hotkeys are also used. Some of them are standard for certain operations (creating a new document, printing), and some are unique for each individual program.

If you constantly use any program, then be sure to familiarize yourself with its hotkeys, this will help speed up your work several times!

Useful Windows keyboard shortcuts

And now for the most useful combinations Windows keys which I recommend to remember. All of these shortcuts use modifier keys ( Ctrl, Alt, Shift and key Windows):

Every computer user should know this!

These Windows keyboard shortcuts should be known to all PC users, they act both with folders and files, and with text.

"Copy", "Cut", "Paste" with the keys:

Ctrl + C- copy to clipboard (file, folder or text will remain in the current location).
Ctrl + X- cut to clipboard (file, folder or text will be removed from the current location).
Ctrl + V- paste from clipboard (copied or cut files, folders or text will appear in the current location).

Select All and Cancel:

To select the entire contents of the current folder or the entire contents of an open document:

Ctrl + A- select all.

I hope you already know about these hotkeys, but it won't be superfluous to repeat.

But not everyone already knows these combinations:

Ctrl + Z- cancel previous action(including copying / moving files).
Ctrl + Y- redo the undone action (i.e. opposite to the previous keyboard shortcut).

Working with documents open in the program

Hotkeys that will save you both time and nerves. Why drag the mouse to the menu " File", After clicking, look for the item" Create" or " new document "(In most programs, the location and name of the items are different), when you can hold down two keys:

Ctrl + N- creating a new document in the program.

When you type text in the "Word", you need to save the document often, so as not to lose it in the event of various failures. But sometimes it's too lazy to take the mouse once again, look for an icon on the taskbar, or an item in the menu, there is a simple replacement:

Ctrl + S- save the open document.

These key combinations work in office programs, and in browsers, and in graphic editors; both in Windows and Linux.

Hotkeys for working with program windows

When you have many programs open, and each program has more than one document, it is not difficult to get confused. But these hotkeys will help you quickly switch between programs.

Alt + Tab- switching between windows of running programs. Hold Alt and keep pressing Tab to navigate to other programs (see).
Alt + Shift + Tab- flipping open programs in reverse order (the same Alt + Tab, but back) with a large list of open programs can be very convenient.
Ctrl + Tab- switching between tabs of an open window, switching between documents open in the program (for example, you can quickly switch between two open files in Word).
Win + 1, Win + 2 ... Win + 0- switching between open programs by number on the taskbar. Launching programs pinned to the taskbar (we have already discussed in more detail).

These keyboard shortcuts will help you quickly close unnecessary documents.

Alt + F4- close the active program.
Ctrl + F4- closing one document in the program or tab (the program itself continues to work).

Lots of programs open but need to see the desktop quickly? Please:

Win + D- minimize all windows and show the desktop (press again to return all windows to their place!).

Let's start with keys that do not need a combination, pressing which individually performs an operation.

F1- in most programs calls help system("Help" or "Help")
Backspace – jump back in the explorer window and in browsers (the previous open folder or the previous page of the site).
Tab- each time you press activates another element program windows for keyboard control (open a new browser window and press the Tab key several times, watching where the blinking cursor or selection moves). In text editors, pressing TAB indents text at a standard distance is very convenient, but more on that in one of the future IT lessons.
Esc – closes dialog boxes, various menus and some programs. Also, cancels performed actions(if you get lost in open windows programs and are afraid to accidentally change the settings, then press ESC until you return to the main window).
Win- opens and closes menu "".

I have already mentioned some of the listed combinations in previous IT-lessons, so as not to load you with a huge list of new combinations today.

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