Windows dialog box keyboard shortcuts
| Press |
To |
| CTRL+TAB |
Move forward through tabs. |
| CTRL+SHIFT+TAB |
Move backward through tabs. |
| TAB |
Move forward through options. |
| SHIFT+TAB |
Move backward through options. |
| ALT+Underlined letter |
Carry out the corresponding command or select the corresponding option. |
| ENTER |
Carry out the command for the active option or button. |
| SPACEBAR |
Select or clear the checkbox if the active option is a checkbox. |
| Arrow keys |
Select a button if the active option is a group of option buttons. |
| F1 |
Display Help. |
| F4 |
Display the items in the active list. |
| BACKSPACE |
Open a folder one level up if a folder is selected in the Save As or Open dialog box. |