Usually, you operate your box by using a keyboard and a mouse.
The keyboard is commonly used to punch in text.
Keyboard shortcuts are also the features of a keyboard.
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With them, it’s possible for you to do some operations quickly.
In thisMiniToolpost, we will show you some useful keyboard shortcuts for Windows.
But, there are so many keyboard shortcuts and you cant remember all of them.
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In this article, we just show you 20 commonly-used and important keyboard shortcuts for Windows.
Windows: fire up the Start Menu
After pressing theWindowskey, the Start menu will be opened.
It is especially important for Windows 8.1 and the earlier Windows version.

you might search for the files, configs, and programs you want to use then.
In Windows 10, the search box is just in the taskbar.
Of course, you’re able to do these works using your mouse.

But, using the keyboard shortcuts will be quicker.
Then, you could key in a phrase you want to search into the search box.
you could pressEnterto go to the next search result.
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Alt+Tab: Switch between Applications
you’re able to useAlt+Tabto switch between running applications.
Ctrl+Tab: Switch between Tabs
Ctrl+Taballows you to switch between tabs.
If you missing the target tab, you’re free to pressCtrl+Shift+Tabto move through tabs in reverse.
Then, it’s possible for you to follow the on-screen guide to print your needed page.
It will lock your screen and other people cant use your rig unless they know your passcode.
The direct approach is to pressCtrl+Alt+Delete.
Ctrl+Alt+Del is a commonly-used Windows keyboard command.
In this post, we will show you what is Ctrl+Alt+Delete and what does it do.
Youd better master them to give you a quicker computer using experience.
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