Top 100 Windows 7 Shortcut Keys (Excel-PDF)

Windows operating system was introduced by Microsoft Corporation. Manufactured in the year 2009 it was released for public use in October 2009. It is the updated version of Windows Vista. This version was introduced three years ago in the market. In comparison to windows vista windows 7 has better performance. On the other hand, if you have a less compatible PC with windows 11 in that case you must go for windows 7. This operating system fulfills all your basic requirements of using a computer system. Most of the software is also compatible with windows 7.

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An operating system is a graphical interface that makes a computer system convenient to use by a user. Microsoft Corporation is famous for making operating systems that are user-friendly. Microsoft takes care of the need of the users and provides the systems that are as per the needs of the users. Due to this Windows operating systems are the most used operating systems in the world.

Requirements for Windows 7

The minimum requirements to run Windows 7 operating system are as follows-

Particulars	Requirements
Drives	DVD
Processor	1 GHz
Graphic Device	Direct X 9 with WDDM 1.0 or More
Hard Disk	16 GB
Monitor	SVGA

Features of Windows 7

Windows 7 operating system has the following features-

Graphical Interface

Windows 7 is a 64-bit GUI operating system, it gives a better-quality display experience to the user.

Compatibility

It’s very easy to use Windows 7. If you are learning computer and using computer first time. It is very easy to learn computer operation with Windows 7 in comparison to any other operating system of Windows or even of other manufacturers.

Auto-Check Up

One of the most important features of Windows 7 is Auto-Check-up. The operating system automatically checks the computer hardware. Its benefit is computer system let you know the problems of the hardware system so you can change them before any big problem.

Warning of Harmful program

This feature is enabled in Windows 7 and its later systems that if you are using new software from some other company that may harm the operating system. It gives a warning before its installation. This feature is also helpful in case of the software start installing itself in the system.

Sticky Notes

Instead of pasting notes on the desk or board in Infront of you can paste the notes on the computer screen by using Sticky Notes features. These are the computer-generated notes that are past on the wallpaper of your PC.

In this post, we’ll show you how to use shortcut keys in Windows 7 without needing a mouse. You may also save PDF or Excel files to your computer by clicking the download option below.

1.Window Logo Key Shortcuts:

To do this	Press this key
Open or close the Start menu.	Windows logo key
Display the System Properties dialog box.	Windows logo key + Pause
Display the desktop.	Windows logo key + D
Minimize all windows.	Windows logo key + M
Restore minimized windows to the desktop.	Windows logo key + Shift + M
Open Computer.	Windows logo key + E
Search for computers (if you’re on a network).	Windows logo key + F
Lock your computer or switch users.	Windows logo key + L
Open the Run dialog box.	Windows logo key + R
Cycle through programs on the taskbar.	Windows logo key + T
Start the program pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number. If the program is already running, switch to that program.	Windows logo key + number
Start a new instance of the program pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number.	Windows logo key + number
Switch to the last active window of the program pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number.	Windows logo key + number
Open the Jump List for the program pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number.	Windows logo key + number
Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Aero Flip 3-D.	Windows logo key + Tab
Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Aero Flip 3-D.	Windows logo key + Tab
Switch to the program that displayed a message in the notification area.	Windows logo key + B
Preview the desktop.	Windows logo key + Spacebar
Maximize the window.	Windows logo key + Up Arrow
Maximize the window to the left side of the screen.	Windows logo key + Left Arrow
Maximize the window to the right side of the screen.	Windows logo key + Right Arrow
Minimize the window.	Windows logo key + Down Arrow
Minimize all but the active window.	Windows logo key + Home
Stretch the window to the top and bottom of the screen.	Windows logo key + Shift + Up Arrow
Move a window from one monitor to another.	Windows logo key + Shift + Left Arrow or Right Arrow
Choose a presentation display mode.	Windows logo key + P
Cycle through gadgets.	Windows logo key + G
Open Ease of Access Center.	Windows logo key + U
Open Windows Mobility Center.	Windows logo key + X

2.Dialog Box Keyboard Shortcuts:

To do this	Press this key
Move forward through tabs	Ctrl + Tab
Move back through tabs	Ctrl + Shift + Tab
Move forward through options	Tab
Move back through options	Shift + Tab
Perform the command (or select the option) that goes with that letter	Alt + underlined letter
Replaces clicking the mouse for many selected commands	Enter
Select or clear the check box if the active option is a check box	Spacebar
Select a button if the active option is a group of option buttons	Arrow keys
Display Help	F1
Display the items in the active list	F4
Open a folder one level up if a folder is selected in the Save As or Open dialog box	Backspace

3.TaskBar Keyboard Shortcuts Keys:

To do this	Press this key
Open a program or quickly open another instance of a program	Shift + click a taskbar button
Open a program as an administrator	Ctrl + Shift + click a taskbar button
Show the window menu for the program	Shift + right-click a taskbar button
Show the window menu for the group	Shift + right-click a grouped taskbar button
Cycle through the windows of the group	Ctrl + click a grouped taskbar button

4.General Keyboard Shortcuts:

To do this	Press this key
Display Help	F1
Copy the selected item	Ctrl + C (or Ctrl + Insert)
Cut the selected item	Ctrl + X
Paste the selected item	Ctrl + V (or Shift + Insert)
Undo an action	Ctrl + Z
Redo an action	Ctrl + Y
Delete the selected item and move it to the Recycle Bin	Delete (or Ctrl + D)
Delete the selected item without moving it to the Recycle Bin first	Shift + Delete
Rename the selected item	F2
Move the cursor to the beginning of the next word	Ctrl + Right Arrow
Move the cursor to the beginning of the previous word	Ctrl + Left Arrow
Move the cursor to the beginning of the next paragraph	Ctrl + Down Arrow
Move the cursor to the beginning of the previous paragraph	Ctrl + Up Arrow
Select a block of text	Ctrl + Shift with an arrow key
Select more than one item in a window or on the desktop, or select text within a document	Shift with any arrow key
Select multiple individual items in a window or on the desktop	Ctrl with any arrow key + Spacebar
Select all items in a document or window	Ctrl + A
Search for a file or folder	F3
Display properties for the selected item	Alt + Enter
Close the active item, or exit the active program	Alt + F4
Open the shortcut menu for the active window	Alt + Spacebar
Close the active document (in programs that allow you to have multiple documents open simultaneously)	Ctrl + F4
Switch between open items	Alt + Tab
Use the arrow keys to switch between open items	Ctrl + Alt + Tab
Change the size of icons on the desktop	Ctrl + Mouse scroll wheel
Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Aero Flip 3-D	Windows logo key Picture of the Windows logo key + Tab
Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Aero Flip 3-D	Ctrl+Windows logo key Picture of the Windows logo key + Tab
Cycle through items in the order in which they were opened	Alt + Esc
Cycle through screen elements in a window or on the desktop	F6
Display the address bar list in Windows Explorer	F4
Display the shortcut menu for the selected item	Shift + F10
Open the Start menu	Ctrl + Esc
Display the corresponding menu	Alt + underlined letter
Perform the menu command (or other underlined command)	Alt + underlined letter
Activate the menu bar in the active program	F10
Open the next menu to the right, or open a submenu	Right Arrow
Open the next menu to the left, or close a submenu	Left Arrow
Refresh the active window	F5 (or Ctrl + R)
View the folder one level up in Windows Explorer	Alt + Up Arrow
Cancel the current task	Esc
Open Task Manager	Ctrl + Shift + Esc
Prevent the CD from automatically playing	Shift when you insert a CD
Switch the input language when multiple input languages are enabled	Left Alt + Shift
Switch the keyboard layout when multiple keyboard layouts are enabled	Ctrl+Shift
Change the reading direction of text in right-to-left reading languages	Right or Left Ctrl + Shift

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