KeyXL online keyboard shortcuts database
Including keyboard shortcuts for Windows, Macintosh and Linux
A keyboard short cut is a key (or combination of keys) that performs a function within a software program.
Usually this same function can be performed using the mouse but the advantage of keyboard shortcuts is that the hand does not need to leave the keyboard.
Other names for a keyboard shortcut are shortcut key, accelerator key, hotkey, key binding, key combo, etc.
Many shortcut keys consist of two or more keys pressed together. For these, the short cut would usually consist of an alphabetic or numeric key combined with a "modifier" key (shift, ctrl or alt,cmd, option or apple depending on your operating system). Some applications have the ability to create your own custom key short cuts to give you even more flexibility.
An example of the kind of function a shortcut key might perform could be to minimize a window in Internet Explorer or to copy a selected item in Photoshop.
Many people arent aware of the large number of keyboard shortcuts that can be used to perform actions within their favorite software program.
Conversely, there are also alot of people who are aware of how useful keyboard shortcuts are, but they find it difficult to remember which keyboard shortcut or hotkey does what function. (Thats where the KeyXL keyboard shortcut database comes in!)
Here at KeyXl.com our most popular list of keyboard shortcuts are Windows XP, Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft and Photoshop.
If you click on each link you will see a list of keyboard shortcuts for that application. As far as we can tell have the largest collection of keyboard shortcut lists found anywhere on the internet! If you find a site with more please let us know!
For a more detailed overview on keyboard shortcuts check out the Wikipedia keyboard shortcuts page. Wikipedia is a great resource (just like KeyXL!). Or for info on the computer keyboard itself try this Wikipedia link about the keyboard.
Our hope is that by using the keyboard shortcuts listed here at KeyXL you will become more productive in your daily work.
Also one final point, we are always looking for a new list of shortcuts to add to our hotkey database. If you cant find an application listed in our database its usually because we've looked but havent been able to find a list of shortcuts for that application.
So if you if have a list of shortcuts we dont have we'd be very grateful if you sent it to us (the file format doesnt matter - html, word, pdf, text).
| Windows 7 Keyboard Shortcuts to Increase Productivity 06/30/2009 06:45 AM |
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via Wikipedia With all the less pleasant verdicts about Vista, Windows 7 is perhaps PC users’ next best news. Codenamed Blackcomb, this new Microsoft operating system is surely a successor over it’s predecessor Windows XP and definitely Vista. With Microsoft to end their support for Windows XP in 2014, we figured Windows 7 will be completely taking over things in the next year or so. If you are a Windows users it’s probably time for a change, or at least tryout this new operating system.
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| Useful VS Key Sequences/Shortcuts 06/26/2009 05:14 PM |
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Whether you are a fan of mouseless computing or not, most people reading this blog are .Net developers and that means that a lot of you spend a considerable amount of time in Visual Studio. There are common key-sequences and shortcuts that you can use inside of studio that allow you to keep the context switching from keyboard to mouse at a minimum. I am going to make a note of showing both the accessor sequence and the appropriate shortcut (if it has one). I am a big fan of accessor key traversa
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| How to Disable Sticky Keys in Windows 06/26/2009 02:02 AM |
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Stickykeys is a feature of Windows operating system. It allows the user to press a modifier key, such as Shift, Ctrl, Alt, or the Windows key, and have it remain active until another key is pressed. If you play games then you might have had an annoying experience with this feature while pressing a key like ‘shift’ for five times. But don’t you worry, you can get rid of this feature by disabling it. If you want to disable the Sticky Keys feature then follow the below steps: Firstly, click on
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| How to Create a Custom Keyboard Shortcut to Open a Favorite Webpage Link in Internet Explorer? 06/24/2009 08:22 PM |
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Well, you may have thousands of links in the favorites in Internet Explorer but among them you might open a few every day. Like for example, Yahoo, Gmail or News sites like CNN or Some video sites like Youtube, Hulu or Netflix . Have you ever wondered to open these sites in another tab without going through the links by just using a Keyboard Shortcut ? Here is a solution! So, how to create a custom keyboard shortcut to open a favorite website link in IE? Expand the f
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| OCZ Technology Announces Availability of the Sabre OLED Gaming Keyboard 06/23/2009 08:51 AM |
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Now this looks sweet…. gotta get me one of these!San Jose, Calif.—June 22, 2009—OCZ Technology Group, Inc., a worldwide leader in innovative, ultra-high performance and high reliability memory and components, today announced the highly-anticipated Sabre OLED multimedia keyboard for advanced gaming and customization complete with intelligent management software. The Sabre’s unique combination of user-friendly functions, durability, and personalization features is the answer for serious gamers and
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| The 10 most useful Word shortcuts 06/23/2009 12:00 AM |
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How many Word shortcuts do you remember and use on a regular basis? Fifty? Twenty? How about just 10 solid go-to shortcuts like these? When you go looking for a shortcut — one you can’t quite remember or one you know must surely be out there somewhere — you’ve got plenty of resources: Help files, Google hits, and even comprehensive lists like those you’ll find in the TechRepublic downloads library. Comprehensive is great, but sometimes selective is more practical. If you were stuck o
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| OCZ Sabre OLED gaming keyboard now available 06/22/2009 09:26 PM |
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OCZ is now shipping its Sabre keyboard, this new gaming peripheral features nine user programmable monochrome OLED keys. The Sabres unique combination of user-friendly functions, durability, and personalization features is the answer for serious gamers and professionals seeking improved productivity and competitiveness. The OCZ Sabre Keyboard offers the best of both worlds when it comes to OLED technology and a truly functional yet affordable gaming keyboard, commented Eugene Chang, VP
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| Free Photoshop Secrets – Cool Photoshop Tips By David Peters 06/19/2009 06:33 AM |
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by David Peters Want to add some metal and ink to people in your family, well read this: Press SHIFT+M and cycle through the marquee tools until you come to the circle (alright, elliptical marquee tool) . Once that’s selected, you’ll see some options at the top of the canvas. In the drop down list next to Style, choose ‘Fixed Aspect Ratio’. This of course gives us a perfectly round circle selection every time. Go ahead and drag one out now. Not too big, though. Good. Now we need to go Select-M
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| Create a Photo Montage with After Effects 06/18/2009 01:08 PM |
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A Photo Speaks a Thousand Words Lots of programs and plug-ins create cool photo montages easily and quickly—handy for such things as photo DVDs and slideshows. But what if you don’t have those programs or plug-ins, or you want something a little more creative (yet still as easy to replicate and reuse) using a software program you already own? A few tricks and techniques in After Effects will have you up and running in no time at all. If you’d like to download a finished movie for this tut
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| Draw Fairy Tale Characters in Photoshop 06/18/2009 05:44 AM |
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Today we have another drawing tutorial from one of our staff members: Andreea. During this tutorial you will learn how to use Burn Tool , and Dodge Tool to create wonderful designs. To create such drawings will take you a lot of time. In this PSD file (available for VIP members) you will find 280 layers to play with. Preview full size image Apply for VIP to download this layered PSD file with 280 layers !!! Open with a new document, and then you will have to make a sketch over t
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| Keyboard Shortcut to open Windows Task Manager directly in Windows 7 and Vista? 06/17/2009 08:30 AM |
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Did you always open Windows Task Manager in Windows XP using Alt + Ctrl + Del ? and Even after moving to Windows Vista and Windows 7 you are still using that command but it takes you to a screen where you have options like Lock this computer, Switch User, Log Off, Change Password, and Start Task Manager? Instead of going through this double step process, here is a quick tip on how you can open Task manager in Windows using a single keyboard shortcut . Just use Ctrl + Shif
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| Put The Alt, Shift and Ctrl Key To Some Good Use On Your Keyboard [Windows Keyboard Tips] 06/16/2009 09:26 AM |
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The default Windows keyboard is full of keys which people seldom use, previously we had told users how to use Windows key to make you productive , it’s time to give you some hints on using the Alt, Shift and Ctrl key more often, believe us that using shortcut keys can make you more productive, that is why we always stress on shortcut keys in our posts. Application Switcher By far the most common use for the Alt Key is the use of Alt + Tab key combination, this shortcut allows you to
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| Linux Notes For The Week 06/15/2009 12:31 AM |
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Linux Notes For The Week My Linux projects for the week were figuring out some file tagging in my music library and upgrading my son's Qimo ("Linux for kids") machine. Both went well, mu nine year old is happily playing, but the music will take more time due to sheer size. Our clips for the week: Open source saving tax dollars : "The CIO of a Vancouver school board quietly moved to open source last March, Reimer pointed out. By deciding not to renew its Microsoft Office licence, he save
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| 40 Hotkeys in Ubuntu Linux 06/14/2009 02:28 AM |
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Ubuntu has made life really easy for Linux users. I decided to make your experience with Ubuntu Linux much more easier with the 40 keyboard hotkeys / shortcuts as found in Ubuntu Linux. The question is who will remember them? Trust me if you use them, it will really increase your speed and hence save a lot of time so i suggest you give it a try as it is worth it. 1) Ctrl+A = Select all (In Documents, Firefox, Nautilus, etc, not Terminal) 2) Ctrl+C = Copy (In Documents, Firefox,
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| Laser projection keyboard 06/11/2009 09:00 AM |
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There are not many of these around, but laser projection keyboards are very popular with travellers and people who like to use mobile and smart phones to access email and the web too, but without all of the hassle of trying to press those tiny keys. This device it is compatible with computers, phones and PDA’s offering a keyboard size of 240 mm x 105 mm. Product Features You don’t have to be a sci-fi fan to appreciate the awesomeness of this gadget! The LaserKey projec
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| Why Web Developers Don’t Need A Mac 06/10/2009 03:50 PM |
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Advertisements As Web developers, we never stop hearing about the Mac. A lot of people love to talk about their Macs, but despite the “elite” status of the Apple computer, is there any need for a Web developer to splash money on one? A few weeks ago, Mark Nutter wrote here on Smashing Magazine in favor of swapping your PC for a Mac , and while some of his reasons are good, there are plenty of reasons to stick with (or switch back to!) Windows. This article explores the best asp
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| Why Web Developers Don’t Need A Mac 06/10/2009 03:50 PM |
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Advertisements As Web developers, we never stop hearing about the Mac. A lot of people love to talk about their Macs, but despite the “elite” status of the Apple computer, is there any need for a Web developer to splash money on one? A few weeks ago, Mark Nutter wrote here on Smashing Magazine in favor of swapping your PC for a Mac , and while some of his reasons are good, there are plenty of reasons to stick with (or switch back to!) Windows. This article explores the best aspects
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| Firefox Showcase Tab Management Extension 06/10/2009 03:27 AM |
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There is quite a discussion going on currently about the future of the tab-driven web browser. The Mozilla Firefox team seems to be serious to discover a new way of handling multiple open websites in a web browser without using tabs as the primary means of managing those open pages. The Firefox extension Showcase changes the way tabs are handled in the Internet browser. It’s main feature is the ability to display thumbnails of all open websites in a overlay window in the web browser which
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| Firefox Showcase Tab Management Extension 06/10/2009 03:27 AM |
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There is quite a discussion going on currently about the future of the tab-driven web browser. The Mozilla Firefox team seems to be serious to discover a new way of handling multiple open websites in a web browser without using tabs as the primary means of managing those open pages. The Firefox extension Showcase changes the way tabs are handled in the Internet browser. It’s main feature is the ability to display thumbnails of all open websites in a overlay window in the web browser which
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| 50+ Ableton Live Shortcuts 06/08/2009 06:24 AM |
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Ableton Forum user autogen compiled this list of shortcuts and tips for Ableton Live users. Live shortcuts & alternative controls for certain functions. PC users substitute ‘COMMAND’ with ‘ALT’ and ‘ALT’ with ‘CTRL’. Duplicate = COMMAND+D. Disable Grid = COMMAND+4 (or hold COMMAND whilst selecting note or note start/end). Select Looped = COMMAND+SHIFT+L. Resize/Move Loop braces = cursor keys or COMMAND+cursor keys. In arrange view loop selected = COMMAND+L. In arrange view c
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