Gateway DX430X - Manual (Page 22)

CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Vista
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Shortcuts
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.
Help
For more information about Windows keyboard shortcuts, click Start, then click
Help and Support. Type Windows keyboard shortcuts in the Search Help box,
then press E NTER .
To... Do this...
Copy a file, folder, text, or
graphic Click the item, then press C TRL + C.
Paste a file, folder, text, or
graphic Click inside the folder or window where you want to
paste the object, then press C
TRL + V.
Select multiple items in a
list or window Click the first item, press and hold down the C TRL key,
then click each of the remaining items.
Select multiple adjacent
items in a list or window Click the first item in the list, press and hold down the
S
HIFT key, then click the last item in the list.
Permanently delete a file
or folder Click the file or folder, then press S HIFT + D ELETE . The file
or folder is permanently 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 E
NTER .
Close the active window
or program Press A LT + F4.
Switch to a different file,
folder, or running
program Press A LT + T AB .
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