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Aptiva - Tips for keyboard shortcuts in Windows 95 or 98

Applicable to: World-Wide

Most of the time the mouse is the quickest way to navigate Windows. However, there are many time using keys are quicker. Below outlines a few of the major combinations.

1. Press <F5> to refresh the contents of the current window. This is very handy if you've just created a new file or folder, because Windows 95 or 98 places new entries at the end of the list by default.

2. <Backspace> goes up the directory tree to the parent of the current folder.

3. <F3> opens the 'Find' command in the current folder.

4. <Shift><F10> key combination brings up the shortcut menu for the selected object, same as if you had right-clicked.

5. <Ctrl><X> will cut, <Ctrl><C> will copy, and <Ctrl><V> will paste files.

6. <Ctrl><Z> un-does the last re-name, delete, copy, or move. Windows 95 or 98 can undo up to three shell operations.

7. <Ctrl><Esc> brings up the 'Start menu'. Press 'R' to open the Run dialog box, then enter a path name (like C:\WINDOWS) to open that folder window instantly.

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Input Devices, Windows 95, Windows 98

Date Created

16-04-97

Last Updated

09-03-99

Revision Date

09-03-2000

Brand

IBM Aptiva

Product Family

Aptiva

Machine Type

2134, 2136, 2137, 2138, 2139, 2140, 2142, 2144, 2153, 2156, 2158, 2159, 2161, 2162, 2163, 2164, 2168, 2176

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