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Computer Tips and Shortcuts

How do I print the screen?
Press the print screen button, open Microsoft Word, and select paste from the edit menu.

How do I print only the active window?
Hold down Alt key and press the print screen button. Then open Microsoft Word, and select paste from the edit menu.

When I need to select a block of text, what keyboard shortcut will save me time?
Hold down the shift key and tap your arrow key towards your word.

How can I quickly select an entire word without a mouse?
Hold down the shift key and Ctrl key while tapping your arrow key towards your word.

After the selection is made, how can I easily copy it?
Hold Ctrl key and press Insert key.

After the selection is copied, how can I easily paste it?
Hold Shift key and press Insert key.

When my login fails, what should I do first?
Make sure your CAPS lock key is not pressed on.

What is the fastest way to get application help?
Press the F1 key.

How do I find the path of a file found in Windows Explorer?
Click Start then click Run. Press delete to erase any contents in the run box. Finally, drag the file into the Run box and release the button. This is the file path.

What's the fastest way to close the active application?
Hold the Alt Key and press F4.

How do I minimize all of the opened applications on my desktop?
Hold the Windows Key (located between the left Ctrl and Alt key) and press m.

How do I restore all of the applications on my desktop that were minimized?
Hold the Windows Key (located between the left Ctrl and Alt key), shift Key and press m.