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Tip 1: Renaming Several Files at once
If you have several files that all need to be named similarly. For example, you download pictures from your digital camera and instead of DSC00013.jpg you would like to name them Vacation(1).jpg, Vacation(2).jpg, and so on. Here is how you do that:
1.Open the folder where the files are that you want to rename.
2.Highlight all the files (either by Ctrl+A to select all or Shift+clicking to select them).
3.Right click on the first file
4.Choose rename
5.Type in your new name and don't forget to put the extension (.doc, .jpg, .xls...)
6.When you hit enter, it will automatically rename all the files and distinguish between them with a number.
Tip 2: Reopening Accidentally Closed Tabs
If you accidentally close a tab, simply press Ctrl + Shift + T (or Cmd + Shift + T on Mac) to reopen the tab and resume your previous activity. This handy shortcut ensures you can quickly get back to what you were doing without any hassle.
Tip 3: Paste Copied Text without Formatting
To paste copied text without formatting, use Ctrl + Shift + V instead of the standard Ctrl + V. This will ensure that unformatted text is pasted. On Mac, you can use Cmd + Shift + V for the same purpose.
It's worth noting that while many programs support this feature, some like Microsoft Word or Outlook do not, which can be frustrating. However, there are alternative methods available, such as:
Using Ctrl + Alt + V to bring up a 'paste special' dialog box.
Pressing Ctrl + Spacebar to remove formatting from already pasted text.
Tip 4: Accessing the Legacy Right Click Menu in Windows 11
Select a file or folder by clicking on it.
Press Shift + F10 to bring up the full right-click menu instantly.
Alternatively, for an even quicker shortcut:
Hold down the Alt key.
Double-click the file or folder.
This will also bring up the full right-click menu, allowing you to access all available options without any hidden items.
Tip 5: Closing the Current Program via Keyboard
To do so, you can use the Alt + F4 keyboard shortcut. Always ensure you've saved your work before using this shortcut to avoid losing any data.
Tip 6: Minimizing all Windows
Pressing the Windows key + D on a Windows system is a convenient way to minimize all open windows and quickly access the desktop. It's a handy shortcut for decluttering your screen and accessing desktop icons or widgets without manually minimizing each window individually.
For macOS, Mission Control provides a similar function by allowing users to view all open windows, spaces, and the desktop, facilitating efficient navigation between apps and virtual desktops.
If you have several files that all need to be named similarly. For example, you download pictures from your digital camera and instead of DSC00013.jpg you would like to name them Vacation(1).jpg, Vacation(2).jpg, and so on. Here is how you do that:
1.Open the folder where the files are that you want to rename.
2.Highlight all the files (either by Ctrl+A to select all or Shift+clicking to select them).
3.Right click on the first file
4.Choose rename
5.Type in your new name and don't forget to put the extension (.doc, .jpg, .xls...)
6.When you hit enter, it will automatically rename all the files and distinguish between them with a number.
Tip 2: Reopening Accidentally Closed Tabs
If you accidentally close a tab, simply press Ctrl + Shift + T (or Cmd + Shift + T on Mac) to reopen the tab and resume your previous activity. This handy shortcut ensures you can quickly get back to what you were doing without any hassle.
Tip 3: Paste Copied Text without Formatting
To paste copied text without formatting, use Ctrl + Shift + V instead of the standard Ctrl + V. This will ensure that unformatted text is pasted. On Mac, you can use Cmd + Shift + V for the same purpose.
It's worth noting that while many programs support this feature, some like Microsoft Word or Outlook do not, which can be frustrating. However, there are alternative methods available, such as:
Using Ctrl + Alt + V to bring up a 'paste special' dialog box.
Pressing Ctrl + Spacebar to remove formatting from already pasted text.
Tip 4: Accessing the Legacy Right Click Menu in Windows 11
Select a file or folder by clicking on it.
Press Shift + F10 to bring up the full right-click menu instantly.
Alternatively, for an even quicker shortcut:
Hold down the Alt key.
Double-click the file or folder.
This will also bring up the full right-click menu, allowing you to access all available options without any hidden items.
Tip 5: Closing the Current Program via Keyboard
To do so, you can use the Alt + F4 keyboard shortcut. Always ensure you've saved your work before using this shortcut to avoid losing any data.
Tip 6: Minimizing all Windows
Pressing the Windows key + D on a Windows system is a convenient way to minimize all open windows and quickly access the desktop. It's a handy shortcut for decluttering your screen and accessing desktop icons or widgets without manually minimizing each window individually.
For macOS, Mission Control provides a similar function by allowing users to view all open windows, spaces, and the desktop, facilitating efficient navigation between apps and virtual desktops.