Windows common shortcut keys

The most important shortcut keys that are used in Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office. 

Action                                                             Shortcut keys

 

Change the font                                  CTRL+SHIFT+F

Change the size of font                        CTRL+SHIFT+P

Increase the Font Size                          CTRL+SHIFT+>

Decrease the font size                          CTRL+SHIFT+<

Increase the font size by 1-point            CTRL+]

Decrease the font size by 1-point           CTRL+[

Change the case of letters                    SHIFT+F3

Close the active item                            ALT+F4

Format letters as all capitals                   CTRL+SHIFT+A

Apply or remove bold formatting              CTRL+B

Apply or remove underline                      CTRL+U

Minimize all windows                             Windows logo key+M

Underline single word                            CTRL+SHIFT+W

Double underline text                            CTRL+SHIFT+D

Apply or remove hidden text                  CTRL+SHIFT+H

Find Files or Folders                             WINDOWS+F

Apply italic formatting                          CTRL+I

Format letters as small capitals              CTRL+SHIFT+K

Apply automatic spacing                       CTRL+=

Remote formatting in plain text              CTRL+SHIFT+Z

Cancel the current task                        ESC

Change the selection to symbol font       CTRL+SHIFT+Q

Display nonprinting characters               CTRL+SHIFT+*