Alt+Tab ↹ — Switch between currently open windows. Alt+F4 — Close the currently open app or window. ⊞ Win+D — Minimize all open windows to show the desktop. Ctrl+Esc — Open the Start menu. ⊞ Win+E — Open the File Explorer. ⊞ Win+X — Open the Advanced settings menu. ⊞ Win+I — Open Settings. ⊞ Win+A — Open the Action Center. ⊞ Win+⎙ Print Screen — This will take a screenshot of the entire screen.
You can still use the keyboard shortcuts listed in the first step.
You can also press Ctrl+Esc to open the Start window.
Top speed — Determines how fast your pointer moves at its quickest. Press the → key to raise the mouse’s top speed, or press ← to lower it. This setting should be fairly high (e. g. , 75 percent or higher). Acceleration — Determines how quickly your pointer reaches its maximum speed. Press the → key to raise the acceleration, or press ← to lower it. This setting should be at around 50 percent.
Using the 1, 7, 9, and 3 keys will cause the mouse to move at a 45° angle. If your mouse doesn’t start moving, press Num (or Fn+Num on some computers), then try moving your mouse again.
If pressing 5 brings up a drop-down menu, press / in the number pad to disable this feature. You should be able to click using 5 after doing so.
Keep in mind that without first clicking something by using the 5 key, the right-click menu will just display a generic drop-down in the corner of the screen. You can also do a variety of computer operations using the Windows command prompt. For general keyboard tips, check out our guide to using a computer keyboard.
⌘ Command+Q — Quit an app (or currently open window). ⌘ Command+Space — Open the Spotlight search bar in the middle of the screen. ⌘ Command+Tab ↹ — Switch to the next window. ⌘ Command+N — Opens a new Finder window if you’re on the desktop. Alt+F2, then ⌘ Command+L — Opens System Preferences. Ctrl+F2 — Select the Apple Menu (pressing ⏎ Return will open it).
MacBook with Touch Bar — Quickly tap the Touch ID button three times. MacBook without Touch Bar — Press Fn+⌥ Option+⌘ Command+F5 at the same time. iMac (desktop Mac) — Press ⌥ Option+⌘ Command+F5 at the same time.
You can also use the ↓ arrow key to select the “Enable Mouse Keys” box and then press the ⏎ Return (or Spacebar on some computers) key to check it.
Unfortunately, you can’t type with Mouse Keys enabled.
Pressing the J, 7, 9, or L keys will move the cursor at a 45° angle down to the left, up to the left, up to the right, or down to the right, respectively.
You can also hold down Control while tapping 5 to simulate a right-click.
This is also helpful when attempting to activate hold-sensitive menus, such as the Trash menu. You can press . to release the hold. Using the Terminal to open applications can be a quick method for starting apps.
