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Shell Objects, Folders & Explorer

CX Bring up start menu, also sets focus to the taskbar

For a selected object :

@ Rename

# Find

Cx, c, v Cut, copy or paste respectively

= Delete

S= Delete immediately without putting the file in Recycle Bin

AE Properties

A { Properties

C ] Put alternative verbs on the context menu (Open with)

S ] Change the default command to the next one in the list

S { Execute the alternative default command (the 2nd one in the list - Explore a folder)

To copy a file, hold the C key while you drag the file to a folder.

To create a shortcut, hold CS while you drag the file to the desktop or a folder.

Folders & Explorer (general controls)

$ (Explorer) Drops down the combo box and puts focus on it.

% Refresh

^ Tabs between panes in Explorer

Cg (Explorer) go to

Cz Undo

Ca Select all

Goes to the parent folder

S <CLOSE> On folders, closes this folder and all its parent folders

Explorer’s Tree

Num * Expands everything under selection

Num + Expands selection

Num - Collapses selection

R Expands current selection if it's not expanded, otherwise goes to the first child

Q Collapses current selection if it's expanded, otherwise goes to the parent

The Property Tabsheets

CT or

CST Tabs forwards or backwards through pages respectively

Open & Save Dialog Boxes

$ Drop down the location list

% Refresh the view

˘ Go to parent folder if focus on view window

General Keyboard Shortcuts

! Help

) Goes to menu mode

S) Context menu for selected item

CX Bring up start menu, also sets focus to the taskbar

CXX Focus on the taskbar, now you can tab then Shift-F10 for context menu, or tab then arrow key to change tasks, or tab to desktop

AT Switch to the next app in the z-order

S while popping in a CD bypasses auto-run.

Am when focus is on the tray or desktop does minimize all and puts focus on the desktop.