Microsoft Windows Vista Unleashed, Second Edition

Appendix A. Windows Vista Keyboard Shortcuts

Windows Vista was made with the mouse in mind, so most day-to-day tasks are designed to be performed using the standard mouse moves. However, this doesn’t mean you should ignore your keyboard when you’re not typing. Windows Vista is loaded with keyboard shortcuts and techniques that you can use as replacements or enhancements for mouse clicks and drags. These shortcuts (as shown in Tables A.1–A.13) are often a faster way to work because you don’t have to move your hand from the keyboard to the mouse and back. Also, the Windows Vista keyboard techniques are useful to know just in case you have problems with your mouse and must rely on the keyboard to get your work done.

Table A.1. General Windows Vista ...