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Task
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Keystroke
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Result
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Get help
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F1
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Get help about the software or app that is currently active. For help with Windows, press F1 while at the Windows desktop.
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Copy
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Ctrl + C
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Copy a selection to the Windows clipboard to be pasted later.
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Paste
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Ctrl + V
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Paste a previously cut or copied selection into an app.
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Cut
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Ctrl + X
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Delete a selection and copy it to the Windows clipboard to be pasted later.
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Save
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Ctrl + S
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Save a file from the currently active app.
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Undo an action
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Ctrl + Z
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Undo the last action done in Windows. Repeat this keypress to continue undoing previous actions.
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Bold text
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Ctrl + B
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Apply bold emphasis to selected text while text is being edited.
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Underline text
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Ctrl + U
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Underline selected text while text is being edited.
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Italicize text
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Ctrl + I
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Apply italicized emphasis to selected text while text is being edited.
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Destroy a file
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Shift + Delete
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Delete a selected file in Windows without moving it to the Recycle Bin. The file is permanently deleted.
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File properties
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Alt + Enter (or double-click)
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Quickly find a file's property information. The key press works from the desktop, File Explorer, or Windows Explorer.
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Screenshot
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Prt Scr (Print Screen)
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Copy a picture of the screen to the Windows clipboard to be pasted as a graphic later. On some laptops, you may need to press and hold Fn before pressing Prt Scr.
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Take a picture of a window
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Shift + Prt Scr (Print Screen)
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Copy a picture of the current window (not the entire screen) to the Windows clipboard to be pasted as a graphic later.
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Close a window or web page
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With the window active, press Alt + F4(Function key F4)
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Close the currently active window or app. This task can be useful when you want to close a webpage that does not have a close window button.
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Shut down or restart Windows
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With the Windows desktop active, press Alt + F4 (Function key F4)
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Open a window where you can select power functions, such as Log off, Sleep, Hibernate, Restart and Shut down.
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Open the Start menu or Start screen
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The Windows key or
Ctrl + Esc
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Open or close the Start menu or Start screen.
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Open a window menu or menu item
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Alt + the letter key matching the underlined letter of the menu or menu item
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Instead of using a mouse to open menus or select items within menus, use this key press combination.
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Open a right-click (contextual) menu
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Shift + F10 (Function key F10)
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Instead of using a mouse to right-click an item in Windows, use this key press combination.
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Run a command
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Windows key + R
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Open the Run dialog box to type Windows commands.
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Switch between apps
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Alt + Tab
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Display all active windows. Switch to another window by repeatedly pressing the tab key while holding down the Alt key.
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Minimize window
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Windows key + Down arrow
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Remove the current window from view without closing. You can access the window again by clicking the tray icon.
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Maximize window
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Windows key + Up arrow
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Change the size of the current window to fill the entire screen.
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Minimize all windows
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Windows key + M
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Minimize all active windows.
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Restore all minimized windows
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Windows key + Shift + M
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Restore all active windows that were minimized to the system tray.
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Ease of Access Center
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Windows key + U
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Open accessibility features, such as screen reading, high contrast screens, mouse alternative options, and more.
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Open Task Manager
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Ctrl + Shift + Esc
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Open the task manager utility to monitor currently running tasks and network activity.
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Open System Properties
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Windows key + Pause / Break
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Open System Properties for quick access to basic system information and links to other helpful system tools.
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Windows 10 and 8 shortcuts
Use key press combinations to quickly access common functions in Windows 10 and 8.
Function
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Keystroke
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Result
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Start menu
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Windows key
or
Ctrl + Esc
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Open or close the Start menu or Start screen.
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Search
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Windows key + S (Windows 10)
Windows key + F (Windows 8)
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Open a search window to find files, folders, apps, settings, and websites.
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Search for computers
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Windows key + Ctrl + F
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Find computers on a local network.
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Share
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Windows key + H
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Open the Share menu where you can send files or messages to others.
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File Explorer
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Windows key + E
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Open a File Explorer window to browse the files and folders on your computer.
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Settings
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Windows key + I
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Open a Settings window where you can change the behavior of features in Windows.
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Connect to devices
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Windows key + K
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Open the Connect or Devices view to connect to Bluetooth devices.
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Lock the computer
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Windows key + L
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Lock the computer to prevent unauthorized access while you are away.
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Clock
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Windows key + C
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Open the clock in Windows 8. In Windows 10, the clock is always visible and a key press is not needed.
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Screen orientation lock
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Windows key + O
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Prevent or allow the screen to rotate when the display device is rotated, if supported.
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Advanced Settings
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Windows key + X
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Open the Advanced Settings menu.
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View active apps
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Windows key + Tab
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Resize and display all currently active windows to fit proportionally on the screen (thumbnail view). Use this view to quickly see everything currently running and to close or switch between windows. Repeat this key press to return the windows to their previous size and placement.
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Windows desktop
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Windows key + D
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Hide the Start screen or minimize all active windows and menus to display the desktop. Repeat this key press to restore the previous view.
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Snap a Window
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Windows key + Left arrowor Right arrow
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Move and resize the current window to the left or right half of the screen.
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Save a screenshot
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Windows key + Prt Scr (Print Screen)
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Saves a picture of your screen as a PNG graphic file to a Screenshots folder in your Pictures library.
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Windows 7 shortcuts
Use key press combinations to quickly access common functions in Windows 7.
Function
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Keystroke
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Result
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Start menu
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Windows key
or
Ctrl + Esc
|
Open or close the Start menu.
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File Explorer
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Windows key + E
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Open Windows Explorer window to browse the files and folders on your computer.
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Search for files
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Windows key + F
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Open a Search results window to find a file or folder on your computer.
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Search for computers
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Windows key + Ctrl + F
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Find computers on a local network.
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Lock the computer
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Windows key + L
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Lock the computer to prevent unauthorized access while you are away.
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Mobility Center (for mobile devices)
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Windows key + X
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Open the Mobility Center menu for quick access to functions used most often on laptops and mobile devices: volume, battery status, wireless network, etc.
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Windows desktop
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Windows key + D
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Minimize all active windows and menus and display the desktop. Repeat this key press to restore the previous view.
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Snap a Window
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Windows key + Left arrow or Right arrow
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Move and resize the current window to the left or right half of the screen.
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Keys with icons or symbols
What do the function keys do? (F1, F2, etc.)
Most keyboards come with special symbols applied to the function keys. Your HP keyboard might have extra keys or buttons with icons as well. Use this section to understand the meaning of those icons and symbols.
NOTE:
On most laptop keyboards, you must press and hold the fn key before pressing the key with the symbol to perform the function.
Task
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Symbol
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Meaning
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Enable wireless
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Turn wireless Internet on or off. There is usually an LED or on-screen notification to indicate the status of Wi-Fi: on, off, or on and not connected. This symbol key does not turn on Bluetooth.
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Airplane mode
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Enable or disable all wireless communications from the computer.
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Presentation mode
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Switch to another display mode when an external display is connected.
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Illuminate the keyboard
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If your laptop is equipped with an illuminated keyboard, turn keyboard illumination on or off.
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Search
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Open a search window to find files, folders, apps, settings, and websites.
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Decrease screen brightness
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Dim the brightness of the built-in display screen.
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Increase screen brightness
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Increase the brightness of the built-in display screen.
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Menu / Right-click
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Open a right-click menu.
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Copy
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Copy selection to clipboard. Same as pressing CTRL + C.
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Lock the computer
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Exit Windows to the sign-in screen.
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Suspend the computer
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Place the computer in sleep or suspend mode.
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Mute
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Silence the speakers or headphones. Repeat the press to allow sound.
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Volume down
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Decrease the volume of speakers or headphones.
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Volume up
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Increase the volume of speakers or headphones.
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Play / Pause media
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Play or pause media, such as music or videos. This key does not work unless media is active.
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Stop media
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Stop playback of media, such as music or videos. This key does not work unless media is active.
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Skip (media)
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Play next section or track of audio or video.
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Previous (media)
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Restart current media from the beginning. If pressed repeatedly, plays the previous track or clip.
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Share
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Open the Share menu where you can send files or messages to others.
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Settings
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Open a Settings window where you can change the behavior of features in Windows.
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Scroll Lock
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Activates or deactivates scroll lock. Scroll lock uses the arrow keys to move within a window instead of using a mouse and the scroll bar. Scroll lock is only used by a few software apps, such as Microsoft Excel.
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Connect to devices
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Open the Connect or Devices view where you can connect to Bluetooth devices.
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Arrange app view
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Display apps side-by-side for simultaneous viewing.
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Switch apps
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Switch between open apps.
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Show app commands
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Show the app commands that are available for the app that is currently open.
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List apps
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List apps that are open in the background.
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Connect to the Internet
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Open the default Internet browser.
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