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Uses of F1-F12 Keys in Windows

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We all are using windows since long time but I am sure you guys don't know the uses of F1-F12 keys on your keyboard. We all know some common shortcuts used with CTRL and ALT key but in this article, we will see how F1-F12 keys can be used with the Combination of CTRL and ALT keys. Uses of F1 Key : F1 key almost everywhere is used for "Help". If you are using windows OS and want help anywhere then press the F1 key, this will open up help window for you. Combination of Win + F1 keys will open the "Help and Support" for Microsoft Windows. Uses of F2 Key : Used to rename the chosen File or Folder. Alt + Ctrl + F2 - Opens the document as a Microsoft Word. Ctrl + F2 - Opens the preview window in Microsoft Word. Used to enter the BIOS. Uses of F3 Key : Win + F3 - Opens Advanced search window in Microsoft Outlook. Changes the content in Microsoft Word, from upper to lower case or capital letters at the start of

How to create your own Run Commands in Windows

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The Run command on Microsoft Windows operating system allows you to directly open an application or document with just a single command instead of navigating to its location and double-clicking the executable icon. However, it only works for some of the inbuilt Windows programs. So, have you ever wondered how to create your own customized Run commands for accessing your favorite programs, files and folders? Just follow the steps below and you can also create your own run commands according to your needs. Let me take up an example of how to create a run command for opening the  Photoshop . 1. Right Click on your Desktop and select  New > Shortcut . 2. You will see a create shortcut dialog box. 3. Click on "Browse", navigate to :  "photoshop.exe"  (usually found in Program Files) 4. Now click on  Next  and type any name for shortcut for ex  photoshop , this name will be your Run Command. Than click on