Tech tip of the month – short-cuts

Microsoft Windows in one shape or form has been around for some time (since 1985) with short-cuts being introduced with Windows version 2.0 in October 1987.

So what is a short-cut?

Well, in short, it’s a set of key strokes that invoke a common task.

Let me give you an example:

As you’re sat at your keyboard now, Hold down your Ctrl Key with one finger, then press the Esc key with another (Ctrl + Esc). See how the Windows Start Menu pops up?

Let’s try another.
Hold down the Windows Key and then press ‘R’ (Win + R). See how the Run menu pops up?

Ever copied and pasted text? Of course you have!
Ever tried using ‘Ctrl + C’ to copy and ‘Ctrl + V’ to paste? Maybe not.

Here’s a few useful shortcuts, that if you use Microsoft Windows, you might just find useful…