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Window 7 Basic shortcut keys to accelerate your performance


To accelerate your access and operation use the shortcut keys In Windows 7, mouse is still essential, with lots of new feature which takes advantage of mouse gesture, such as Aero Snap, Aero Peek, Aero Shake and etc. However, some users still prefer to use keyboard to use the Windows operating system.

For keyboard lover, Microsoft has added several keyboard shortcuts, hot keys or keyboard accelerators to make navigation and usage of Windows 7, especially the new Windows Aero snapping feature easier by using keyboard. Here are a few keyboard shortcut keys or keyboard accelerators that new in Windows 7.
Windows + ↑ (Up Arrow) – Maximize window

Window 7 Explorer, Magifier, Window-Logo shortcut keys


Windows Explorer keyboard shortcuts
  • Ctrl + N: Open a new window
  • Ctrl + W: Close the current window
  • Ctrl + Shift + N: Create a new folder
  • End: Display the bottom of the active window
  • Home: Display the top of the active window
  • F11: Maximize or minimize the active window
  • Ctrl + Period (.): Rotate a picture clockwise

Winodw 7 Dialog Box, Ease of Access & Function Key shortcut


Dialog Box Keyboard Shortcuts

  • Arrow Keys:  Select a button if the active option is a group of option buttons
  • Backspace : Open a folder one level up if a folder is selected in the Save As or Open dialog box
  • Ctrl + Shift + Tab:  Move back through tabs
  • Ctrl + Tab:  Move forward through tabs
  • Enter: Replaces clicking the mouse for many selected commands
  • F4: Display the items in the active list
  • Shift + Tab:  Move back through options

Window 7 Media player & General shortcut keys


Windows Media Player Keyboard Shortcuts
  • Alt + 1 Video Size 50% in Now Playing or skin mode, with a video playing
  • Alt + 2 Video Size 100% in Now Playing or skin mode, with a video playing
  • Alt + 3 Video Size 200% in Now Playing or skin mode, with a video playing
  • Alt + Enter Full Screen Toggle in Now Playing, skin, or full screen mode
  • Ctrl + 1 Switches to library mode from any mode
  • Ctrl + 2 Switches to skin mode from any mode
  • Ctrl + 3 Switches to player mode from any mode except full screen

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