What is a hot key?
- A hot key is a key or combination of keys in a computer keyboard.
- when pressed at one time, performs a task more quickly than by using a mouse or other input device.
- Hot keys are sometimes called shortcut keys.
- Hot keys are supported by many operating system and applications.
Some hot keys using Windows key:
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| Win+break | For system properties |
| Win+R | Open Run menu |
| Win+D | Show or hide desktop |
| Win+E | Open Explorer |
| Win+F1 | Windows Help and support |
| Win+M | Minimize working Windows |
| Shift+Win+M | Maximize the windows minimized previously |
| Ctrl+Z | Undo something previously did |
| Ctrl+Y | Redo |
| Alt+F4 | Close Applications |
| Alt+Tab | Switch tabs |
| Alt+Letter | Select menu item by underlined letter |
| Win+Tab | Task view |
