(these are taken out of the Microsoft Windows95 Resource Kit)
To copy a file
- Press CTRL while you drag the file to a folder.
To create a shortcut
- Press CTRL+SHIFT while you drag the file to the desktop or a folder.
To close the current folder and all its parent folders
- Press SHIFT and click the Close button on the folder.
To tab through pages in a properties dialog box
- Press CTRL+TAB or CTRL+SHIFT+TAB.
To switch between opening a new window and closing an existing window
- Press CTRL and double-click a folder.
- If you have more than one window open, this operation closes the active windows. If you have only one window open, this operation opens a new window.
To bypass Auto-Run when inserting a compact disc
- Press SHIFT while inserting the compact disc.
Shortcuts for a Selected Object
| Shortcut | Action |
| F2 | Rename |
| F3 | Find |
| CTRL+X | Cut |
| CTRL+C | Copy |
| CTRL+V | Paste |
| DEL key | Delete |
| SHIF+DEL | Delete file immediately without putting it in Recycle Bin |
| ALT+ENTER | Display Properties |
| ALT+double-click | Display Properties |
| CTRL+right mouse click | Place alternative commands on the context menu (Open With) |
| SHIFT+double-click | Explore an object; if the object does not have an Explore command, this starts the default action (usually the Open command) |
Shortcuts for Managing Folders and Windows Explorer
| Shortcut | Action |
| F4 | In Windows Explorer, display the combo box and move the input focus to the list |
| F5 | Refresh display |
| F6 | In Windows Explorer, move the focus between panes |
| CTRL+G | In Windows Explorer, choose the Go To command |
| CTRL+Z | Undo |
| CTRL+A | Select All |
| BACKSPACE | Go to the parent folder |
Shortcuts in the Windows Explorer Tree
| Shortcut | Action |
| * on numeric keypad | Expand everything under the selection |
| + on numeric keypad | Expand the selection |
| - on numeric keypad | Collapse the selection |
| RIGHT ARROW | Expand the current selection if it is not expanded; otherwise, go to the first child |
| LEFT ARROW | Collapse current selection if it is expanded; otherwise, go to the parent |
| CTRL+arrow key | Scroll without moving the selection |
Shortcuts in the Common Open and Save dialog boxes
| Shortcut | Action |
| F4 | Display the Look In List |
| F5 | Refresh the view |
| BACKSPACE | Go to the parent folder if the focus is on the View window |
General Keyboard-Only Commands
| Shortcut | Action |
| F1 | Start Help |
| F10 | Go to menu mode |
| SHIFT+F10 | Display context menu for selected item |
| CTRL+ESC | Display Start menu and move the focus to the taskbar |
| CTRL+ESC,ESC | Move the focus on the taskbar so you can use TAB and then SHIFT+F10 for context menu, or use TAB and arrow key to change tasks, or use TAB to go to the desktop |
| ALT+TAB | Switch to the next running application |
| ATL+M | When the focus is on the taskbar or desktop, minimize all windows and move the focus to the desktop |
| ALT+S | When no windows are open and no items are selected on the desktop, display the Start menu; then use arrow keys to select menu commands |
Microsoft Natural Keyboard Keys
| Shortcut | Action |
| WIN+R | Display Run dialog box |
| WIN+M | Minimize All |
| SHIFT+WIN+M | Undo Minimize All |
| WIN+F1 | Start Help |
| WIN+E | Start Windows Explorer |
| WIN+F | Find files or folders |
| CTRL+WIN+F | Find computer |
| WIN+TAB | Cycle through taskbar buttons |
| WIN+BREAK | Hot key to display System properties dialog box |
Tips for becoming more familiar with Windows 95
(all of these are taken right out of Windows 95 help)
Becoming an expert
You can use your right mouse button to drag files. Try it and see what happens!
You can use long filenames when you save documents. You can even use spaces!
You can use your right mouse button to click anywhere and see a menu of available commands.
To draw a selection box around a group of files, you can click at a corner of the group,
and then drag to form the box.
The underlined letters in menus are shortcuts. Press ALT plus the underlined letter to
choose the item.
You can solve hardware problems by using the Hardware Conflict Troubleshooter in Help.
You can use the Run command on the Start menu to open shared folders on other computers.
To add a program to your Start menu, you can drag the program's icon onto the Start button.
You can drag a file's icon into a document, or even drag a shortcut icon into a
document or mail message.
You can start a Windows-based program from an MS-DOS window.
You can copy and paste text between MS-DOS and Windows.
You can set Windows Explorer to show or hide three-letter MS-DOS filename extensions.
To start a program in a minimized or maximized window
1 Use your right mouse button to click the Start button, and then click Open.
2 Locate the program you want to start, and then click the program's icon.
3 Click the File menu, and then click Properties.
4 Click the Shortcut tab.
5 In the Run box, click Minimized or Maximized.
Printing
To print a document quickly, you can drag its icon onto a printer icon.
You can solve printer problems by using the Print Troubleshooter in Help.
You can put shortcuts to your printers on your desktop.
When you print a document, a printer icon appears on the taskbar.
Double-click it to see a list of documents waiting to print.