Gateway MX3420 8511264 - User Guide Gateway Computer - Page 32

CHAPTER 2: Using Windows XP www.gateway.com Shortcuts Help and Support For more information about Windows keyboard shortcuts, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword Windows keyboard shortcuts in the Search box, then click the arrow. The following table shows a few shortcuts that you can use in Windows and almost all programs that run in Windows. For more information about shortcuts, see your Windows or program documentation. To... Do this... Copy a file, folder, text, or Click the item, then press CTRL + C. graphic Cut a file, folder, text, or graphic Click the item, then press CTRL + X. Paste a file, folder, text, or Click inside the folder or window where you want to paste the object, then press graphic CTRL + V. Select multiple items in a list Click the first item, press and hold down the CTRL key, then click each of the or window remaining items. Select multiple adjacent items in a list or window Click the first item in the list, press and hold down the SHIFT key, then click the last item in the list. Permanently delete a file or Click the file or folder, then press SHIFT + DELETE. The file or folder is permanently folder deleted. The file or folder is not stored in the Recycle Bin. Rename a file or folder Click the file or folder, press F2, type the new name, then press ENTER. Close the active window or Press ALT + F4. program Switch to a different file, Press ALT + TAB. folder, or running program 24