This article will update you on how to create or delete a Windows 7 keyboard shortcut which are so essential in accentuating your usage of Windows 7 apps according to your preferences and also to enhance your performance to maximum levels of efficiency on your system(s).
A keyboard shortcut is a link to an item including, a file, folder or program on your computer (if you are individual user) and several systems in both home and office environments. You can create keyboard shortcuts and then place them in a convenient location (s) including, the desktop or in the navigation pane (the left pane) of a folder. This keyboard shortcut allows you to easily access the item that the shortcut links to in your system (s). The keyboard shortcuts can be distinguished from the original file by the arrow that appears on the icon. All you need is to follow the instructions given below to create a Windows 7 keyboard shortcut on your system(s).
- Firstly, open the location containing the item that you want to create a keyboard shortcut to activate the program and work with it.
- Next, Right-click the item and then click Create the keyboard shortcut. The new keyboard shortcut appears in the same location where the original item was placed.
- Finally, you must drag the new keyboard shortcut to the desired location according to your preferences.
Useful Tips
- If the keyboard shortcut links to a folder, you can drag it to the Favorites section of a folder’s navigation pane (left pane).
- You can also create a keyboard shortcut by dragging the icon on the left side of the address bar which is located at the top of any folder window to a location including, the Desktop on Windows 7 app. This is a quick way to create a keyboard shortcut to the folder that you have opened currently.
Delete a Keyboard Shortcut
- The process of deleting a keyboard shortcut is pretty simple where all you need to do id Right-click the keyboard shortcut that you want to delete, click Delete and then click Yes. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation of the password.
Note
When you delete a keyboard shortcut, only the shortcut is removed. The original item is not deleted from the main window.