CHAPTER 2: Using Windows XP www.gateway.com22ShortcutsHelp and SupportFor more information about Windowskeyboard shortcuts, click Start, thenclick Help and Support. Type thekeyword Windows keyboardshortcuts in the Search box, then clickthe arrow.The following table shows a few shortcuts that you can use in Windows and almostall programs that run in Windows. For more information about shortcuts, see yourWindows or program documentation.To... Do this...Copy a file, folder,text, or graphicClick the item, then press C TRL + C.Cut a file, folder, text,or graphicClick the item, then press C TRL + X.Paste a file, folder,text, or graphicClick inside the folder or window where you want to paste theobject, then press C TRL + V.Select multiple itemsin a list or windowClick the first item, press and hold down the C TRL key, thenclick each of the remaining items.Select multipleadjacent items in a listor windowClick the first item in the list, press and hold down the S HIFTkey, then click the last item in the list.Permanently delete afile or folder Click the file or folder, then press S HIFT + D ELETE. The fileor folder is permanently deleted. The file or folder is not storedin the Recycle Bin.Rename a file orfolderClick the file or folder, press F2, type the new name, then pressE NTER.Close the activewindow or programPress A LT + F4.Switch to a differentfile, folder, or runningprogramPress A LT + TAB.
