Tech Tip #9
Lightning tutorials to get you going!
Windows General
Windows Key + S: Open Search Charm to search Windows and Web
Windows Key + Q: Search within the opened app
Windows Key + F: Search files
Windows Key + . + Right Arrow: Snap app to the right
Windows Key + . + Left Arrow: Snap app to the left
Ctrl + Plus (+): Zoom in on Start Screen or internet browser
Ctrl + Minus (-): Zoom out on Start Screen or internet browser
Windows Key + Down Arrow: Close an app
Windows Key + O: Lock the screen orientation (portrait or landscape)
Windows Key + X: Open Start Button options
Windows Key + Home: Minimize all but the active desktop window
F5: Refreshes the current window
F6: Moves among panes in Windows Explorer
CTRL+Z: Undo the last command
CTRL+A: Select all the items in the current window
BACKSPACE: Switch to the parent folder
Windows Logo+ M: Minimize all
SHIFT + Windows Logo + M: Undo minimize all
Windows Logo + F1: Help
Windows Logo + E: File Explorer
Windows Logo + D: Minimizes all open windows and displays the desktop
Ctrl+C: Copy selected
Ctrl+X: Cut selected
Ctrl+V: Paste selected content
Dialog Box
SHIFT+TAB: Move to the previous control in the dialog box
ENTER: Equivalent to clicking the selected button (the button with the outline)
ESC: Equivalent to clicking the Cancel button
Function Keys Shortcuts
FN + f1= Ambient Light Sensor (enable, disable)
FN + f2= Power Options (admin controlled)
FN + f3= Sleep Mode (disabled)
FN + f4= Projection Display Options Menu
FN + f5= Mute (disable, enable with light indicator)
FN + f6= Decrease volume
FN + f7= Increase volume
FN + f8= Microphone (enable or mute with light indicator)
FN + f9= Screen Display, dim brightness
FN + f10= Screen display, increase brightness
FN + f11= Keyboard Backlight (off, dim, bright)
FN + f12= Wireless Connection (WiFi or Airplane Mode)
Cynthia L. Pina
District Technology Trainer/Specialist @ Laredo ISD
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